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PLOTTING A NEW GARDEN?Starting with potting soil can cut watering needs and help your plants P ageB2 Service dog assists student with epilepsy MARTIN COUNTY H igh school can be tough for any teen. But 16-yearold Katie O'Brien, a sophomore at South Fork High School, has an even higher sense of anxiety. Diagnosed with epilepsy at age nine, Katie worries that at any moment a seizure could strike especially while roaming the halls at high school. The concern is not only for the effects of the seizure, but also people's r eactions, because there are a lot of misconceptions about what to do while someone is having a seizure and many times people trying to help can be even more dangerous," said Jeri Lynn O'Brien, K atie's mother. Thankfully, Katie will now have protection when seizures strike thanks to a four-legged friend who will serve as a seizure alert and r esponse dog. The sixmonth-old Golden R etriever, named Ellie, was r eceived from Noelle's Dogs Four Hope, an organ-F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com P ALM CITY Most people are familiar with the three R's reduce, r euse, and recycle. And for one local company, it's more than a saying or a waste reduction process; it's part of their core values in operating their business. R3 Recycling is Martin C ounty's subcontractor for the handling and r ecycling of construction and demolition debris. W ith a lofty goal of a 100 percent waste diversion r ate, R3 is committed to finding alternative uses for all the material it r eceives at the Martin C ounty Recycling Facility in Palm City. B ut R3 President Justin D' A damo is invested in more than just waste diversion. D'Adamo believes in helping to improve the communities where they work, and r ecently made that commitment known by becoming a sponsor of K eep Martin Beautiful's annual Extreme Martin M akeover at the Steward level. "I t was a natural fit for us to support Keep Martin Beautiful's community improvement projects," Mr. D'Adamo said. This is an organization that works with volunteers every day to better the quality of life in Martin County. The Extreme Ma r tin Makeover projects are a great example of what communities can do when they work together." MARTIN COUNTY On J une 14, Martin County r esident Alan Forst became the newest judge to join the Fourth District C ourt of Appeal. The event was marked with a special judicial investiture at the Martin C ounty Courthouse that included a number of repr esentatives of the bar associations and fellow judges. The Fourth District C ourt of Appeal covers Br o ward, Palm Beach, Ma r tin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River counties. This is the first time a Martin County resident was named a judge for the district since 1988. "I knew one the judges was going to be leaving the court at the beginning of this year," Judge Forst said. "I went through a few interviews, with the final one being with Governor Rick Scott." H is first full-time job out of college was at the C ommission on Civil Rights, and then he went on to become the special assistant to the assistant attorney general for civil r ights at the United Stated D epartment of Justice. He continued with his career path in Washington, D.C. before moving to S tuart in 1998 to work for Cr ary Buchanan and his law firm and be closer to his family. "I 'v e had the opportunity to work with a great group of people," he said. And as a result of moving to Martin County, I've made some friends for life." Though he took over the official duties of a judge three months ago, the ceremony gave his wife, three children and colleagues the opportunity to recognize his achievement. "I do not take lightly the r esponsibility of being a state appellate judge," he said. "I have such respect for people who have made the law their career." He also acknowledged the many people that came out to see him start his new career path. "I cannot come close to expressing how deeply I appreciate seeing my family, colleagues, neighbors and friends today, and how truly humbled I am," J udge Forst said. Free HIV testing this week MARTIN COUNTY National HIV Testing Day will take place on J une 27, and to participate, the Ma r tin County Health Department will have two free counseling and testing days in two different locations. The first observance will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a S tuart site, located at the 3441 S.E. Willoughby Blvd. The next day, Thursday, June 27, free testing and counseling will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at an I ndiantown site, located at 16401 S.W. Farm Road. No appointments are necessary to be tested. E ducation on the disease will also be available at both locations during this time. A ccording to a press release from the Florida Department of H ealth, the Centers for Disease C ontrol estimates that approximately 50,000 are infected with HIV each year in the United S tates and many may not know it. Getting tested is the first step to preventing the spread of the disease. Early testing leads to early medical treatment and support that can delay the progression to AIDS. The Martin C ounty Health Department offers rapid testing, so test re sults can be delivered in about 15 minutes. For more information,call (772) 221-4000,Ext.2130. 775244 SLC Lic.# 16373  MC Lic.#8P02863 772-871-5702  www.popcornremoval.comOccupied Homes Our Speciality POPCORN CEILINGSRemoved,Replaced with Knock DownJOSEPH STEVENS AND SONSLicensed,Bonded & Insured  All Major Credit Cards AcceptedJMJ Guaranteed Work Since 1970Thanks To God Who Created Us! EXTERIOR PAINTING: Cleaning and Removing Mildew  Seal Cracks &Caulk  100% Acrylic Paint  WaterproongINTERIOR PAINTING: All Prep Work  Install Crown Moulding  Replace w/Custom Textures MARTIN COUNTY V ol. 12, No. 3 Your Local News and Information Source www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, June 21, 2013 068063O nline at50%OffG ift Ce r tificateswww.HometownNewsOL.com A Lionfish-only safari is coming up in July to clear them from the Lagoon here's what to look for SAFARI TARGETB1 IN DEXClassifiedB6 Crossword B3 Golf B4 Horoscopes B2 Obituaries B4 Out & AboutB1 P olice Report A5 V iewpoint A6Eat spaghetti, r aise moneyA spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held at the Kane Center on June 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring entertainment by DJ "Tunes by T ony." Tickets are just $10, and are available at the K ane Center or by calling (772) 223-7807Use public transport to get aroundC ommunity Coach, the public transportation provider in Martin County, invites residents to avoid the traffic hassles and parkingNeed to know WEEKEND WEATHERF riday: Pa r tly cloudy; high: 88; low: 77; high tide: 6:53 a.m.; low tide: 1:01 p.m. Saturday: Par tly cloudy, chance of storms; high: 88; low: 7 5; high tide: 7:51 a.m.; low tide: 1:56 p.m. Sunday: Pa r tly cloudy, chance of storms; high: 86; low: 73; high tide: 8:47 a.m.; low tide: 2:50 p.m. W eather courtesy of www.weather.com Recycling company helps county with makeoverF or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com Sevin Bullwinkle/ staff photographerHon. W. Matthew Stevenson, 4th District Court Of Appeals, on right administers the oath of office at the Judicial Investiture of Alan O. Forst while his wife Diana, middle, looks on at Martin County Court House in Stuart on Friday, June 14. Martin County resident named new judge Sevin Bullwinkle/ staff photographerJason Gonzalez of Tallahassee congratulates and presents the Federalist papers as a gift at the Judicial Investiture of the Hon. Alan O. Forst at the Martin County Court House in Stuart on Friday, June 14.By Dawn Krebsdkrebs@hometownnewsol.comBy Dawn Krebsdkrebs@hometownnewsol.com See DOG, A2 See MAKEOVER, A2 See N EED, A9 INSIDE 068312

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ization that trains dogs for people across the country who are in need of a service dog to assist them in their daily life. It was through a chance encounter that Jeri Lynn learned about Noelle's Dogs Four Hope during a r outine day at her job at the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties. "I was assisting a client who was clearly having a difficult day and we got to talking and I learned that she also had a child with epilepsy and that they r eceived a service dog from N oelle's Dogs Four Hope," Ms. O'Brien said. While fully-trained service dogs are cost prohibitive, Noelle's Dogs Four H ope is a more cost-effective option because it provides the training r esources to its clients and assists them in training the service dog. A seizure alert and r esponse dog can be trained to retrieve emergency medicine and a cell phone, get help from someone else who is in the house, lay with the person having a seizure, and hit an alarm to signal for help. The training process is ongoing and not without its hiccups. "W e noticed that Ellie was having a tough time being at home alone during the day, so my employer, the Early Learning Co alition, allowed me to bring her in during the day throughout her training process and it helped tremendously she mostly hid under my desk but being around people is just what she needed," said Ms. O'Brien. Clients at ELC we re all notified that there was a service dog onsite, and the only infraction was a couple of "licked toes." Ellie recently spent a few w eeks on campus at South Fo rk H igh School during the last weeks at school, and will begin riding the bus along with Katie next y ear. "I t has been a great exper ience for Katie and has provided sense of security for our whole family. I am so grateful that Ellie was brought into our lives," said Ms. O'Brien. The Early Learning C oalition of Indian River, Ma r tin and Okeechobee C ounties is responsible for the planning and implementation of school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten services in the three-county area. F or more information, visit www.elcirmo.org. F riday, June 21, 2013 A2 Martin CountyHometown News The patient and any other person responsible for the payment has the right to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment f or any other service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for free service, examination or treatment.Mini m um fees.Fees do not include build ups.  Cosmetic Porcelain Veneers  Crowns & Bridges  Root Canals  Dentures  Walk-Ins/Emergencies Welcomed  Most Insurance Accepted286-3088www.familydentistryofstuart.com775133Affordable Excellence 6 Month 0%FinancingFor Qualified Patients through Care CreditRobert C. Flanary, DDS  Mark Berger DMD  T.J. Maxx, Dennys & Petco Plaza  2385 SE Federal  Stuart  S habla espaolOf StuartFamily Dental New Patient SpecialDental Implant SpecialFull Mouth X-Ray Exam Cleaning New Patient Only $115reg $210 $995Must present coupon. Applies to new patients only without insurance. Expires 6/30/13 Must present coupon. Expires 6/30/13Invisalign(Clear Braces) Consultation COMPLIMENTARYMust present coupon. Expires 6/30/13 Call 334-5901for an appointmentThe Atlantic Animal Clinic1315 NE Sunview Terr.  Jensen Beach067784 P uppy and Kitten package offeredat $250.00 Broken Bones, Bladder Stones... Dont Panic, for second opinion Call A tlantic Animal Clinic30 years ofsurgical experience We may be able to save you money!Pa ckage include your pets necessary vaccines,microchip and spay or neuter. A SAVINGS OF OVER $200.00!*Also includes 3 months ofheartworm preventative FREE! 775145 068188 2nd AnnualFri. June 21st 9am-3pm & Sat. June 22nd 9am-Noon775250St. Marys Episcopal Church 623 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart 067747new waverealty,inc.presentsDanforth in Beautiful PalmCity Call for your private showingGayle SokoloffBroker, ABR, CRS, GRIEnjoy the private setting and preserve views of this custom-built contemporary 3/2 home in Danforth12 foot high volume ceilings and numerous upgrades throughout2375 SWWild Oak Wayon a lovely cul-de-sac in one of Palm Citys most popular communities 772-475-3102www.GayleSokoloff.com Photo courtesy of the Early Learning CoalitionJacki Jackson, Early Learning Coalition's executive director, left, and Jeri Lynn O'Brien, right, pose with Ellie, the 6month-old Golden Retriever who is being trained as a seizure alert and response dog for Ms. O'Brien's 16-yearold daughter.DogF rom page A1K eep Martin Beautiful coordinates its Extreme Ma r tin Makeover efforts as part of Keep America B eautiful's national Great American Cleanup campaign the nation's largest, annual community improvement program held annually between Ma r ch and May. In addition to numerous neighborhood beautification days and litter r emoval cleanups scheduled throughout the threemonth initiative, KMB coordinates a larger, community revitalization project as a part of its annual E xtreme Martin Makeover. This year, the organization completed its second year of a three-year commitment to the Booker Park community of Indiantown. "W e were thrilled to be a part of a process that is re vitalizing homes, landscaping properties and ultimately bringing neighbors together to create a sense of community pride. We are proud to help Keep Ma r tin Beautiful help all of Ma r tin County, and look forward to more partnerships in the future," Mr. D' A damo added.MakeoverF rom page A1

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W ebsite offers fitness, health information TREASURE COAST D aniel A. Rukeyser, D.C., of the Vital Wellness Center, has launched a new and improved website for his center that is designed to inform, educate and update the Treasure Coast r egion on all matters related to health, fitness and an improved lifestyle. "O ur new site fills a void in the community for a wide r ange of information and topics ranging from updates on the latest news in fitness trends to what is happening with insurance coverage for auto and other accidents," said Dr. Rukeyser. "We totally r edesigned the site with the public, and more importantly, those who want to become or remain healthy in mind." The website www.vitalwellnesscenter.com features information on nutrition, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, physical and massage therapy, chiro-F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com Samantha Clarke and Shaquille Allen of Port St. Lucie talk with TD Bank Treasure Coast Recruitment Manager Tiffany Navarro of Jupiter.Sevin Bullwinkle staff photographerIndian River State College held a job fair on Wednesday, June 12 at the Chastain Campus in Stuart to provide students and graduates the opportunity to network with employers. www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County A3 062019Mon.-Fri. 10 am 5 pm 775152 775201OFFICE LOCATIONS IN PORT ST. LUCIE AND STUART1801 SE Hillmoor Drive, Suite A104, Port St. Lucie, FL34952 407ASEOcean Boulevard, Stuart, FL34994 772-398-4550  www.TraditionalChineseHealing.com INTOUCHWITHYOURHEALTHStuart S. Shipe, DAOM, PABoard Certified Acupuncture Physician &Chinese Herbalist  Registered PharmacistLEADER OF THE TREASURE COAST FOR ACUPUNCTURE &TRADITIONALCHINESE MEDICINE Relief from Disease or PainHost of Better Way to HealthWPSLAM1590 Thursdays at 11 amAcupuncture, Qi Gong, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition Counseling, Tuina Massage Therapywww.TraditionalChineseHealing.com FREE $95.00 EVALUATION & CONSULTATIONW ith this coupon or mention this ad*Does not include exam or treatment 775206901 SEMonterey Commons Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34996772-283-3414Dr. Hal Tobias Board Certified by American Board of Pain Medicine and Ninety Eighth (98th) in the world to be certified by the American Academy of Neurology in Pain MedicineNeurology Associatesof the Treasure Coast Hal M.Tobias,M.D.CHCQM,FAIHQ,CIME Board Certified in Neurology and Pain Medicine MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTEDMedicare,BC/BS,Aetna,Most commercial carriers,Auto accidents,Workmans compensation cases Now Taking United Health Insurance Including AARP Secure Horizons NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTSDO YOU HAVE MEMORY PROBLEMS ?Accepting most insurance AARP Medicare Solutions, Humana, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Medicare and more. 067799 Shaun KellyLegal AssistantProviding Services to the Legal CommunityOver 25 years of Legal Assisting experience on the Treasure Coast P ERFECTLY LEGALOFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC If you have a need for high quality and professional office assistance, I can help. At Perfectly Legal Office Solutions, LLC, I will provide you with the quality work and professional service you will come to expect. Providing the following services: On-site or Pick-up/Drop Off  Overflow Work  Special Projects  Vacations/Leaves Notary Public, State of Florida Confidentiality Agreement Provided References Upon request772-349-5519Shaun@PerfectlyLegalOS.comPerfectlyLegalOS.com Business Sevin Bullwinkle/ staff photographerP anera Bread east coast recruiter Kim Kay of Melbourne exchanges information with Alex Wind, 19, of Stuart. Sevin Bullwinkle/ staff photographerMitchell Marketing's Yvonne A. Jones of Port St. Lucie shares some insight on Malaleuca, a 27 year old company marketing eco-friendly chemical free products, presenting a job opportunity to Bisecamanda Jean-Pierre of Port St. Lucie.Job fair allows students to network See WEBSITE, A4

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practic services, sports injuries, auto accidents, chronic pain and a variety of other topics. "I t truly reflects what we are all about wellness that is vital for health," he said. As new information in any of the fields we have listed on the site becomes available, we will share that information to keep our r esidents physically and mentally fit and prepared whatever challenges they may face," he said. V ideos, links to articles, and blogs are also featured on the Vital Wellness site. V ital Wellness Center benchmarks success through patient satisfaction, extraordinary care, and wellness. Vital Wellness C enter has locations in Stuart and Fort Pierce, and provides convenient hours of operation Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. F or more information, call (772) 232-4091 in Stuart or (772) 882-9788 in Fort Pierce or visit www.vitalw ellnesscenter.com. STUART Joy Communications, a leading provider of unified communications, announced today that the company is placing special emphasis on bringing its innovative technology and applications to the rapidly growing legal industry. Joy C ommunications has a number of valuable communications and data networking solutions that support the needs of the legal community. These solutions have the unique ability of increasing productivity while decreasing the firm's carbon footprint because of the significant impact they have on attorney's commute times, marketing efforts, reduction of office space and reduction in operational costs. An attorney's time is very v aluable and anything we can do to increase their efficiency has a dramatic impact to a law firm," said Peter Engle, president of Joy Communications. "The utilization of technology solutions like Unified Communications enhances a firm's green initiatives by drastically r educing the use of paper, r educing travel by utilizing video conferencing or web collaboration and allowing attorneys to receive calls, faxes and voicemails anytime, anywhere. This allows attorneys to work from home, at the courthouse or while they are visiting a client at their residence, while still providing the quality experience that both the firm and their clients have come to expect." U nified Communication solutions provide a number of impressive benefits which increase productivity in law firms. One example is presence management, which informs assistants and partners of where the attorneys are located at all times. Another is call recording, which allows lawyers to save r ecordings to client files and email them internally. Conference call management integrates with Microsoft O utlook and call attached data tracks who called and other various statistics as w ell. F ax-to-email and the ability to schedule outgoing faxes through a fax server lower telecommunication costs help businesses go paperless. Furthermore, businesses can benefit multiple office connectivity through VoIP, which unifies all incoming and outgoing communication. Additionally, law firms benefit significantly because attorneys are no longer tethered to a desk when they take advantage of Unified Communications' mobile capabilities. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, enable law firms to increase productivity in a myriad of other ways as well. The Unified Communications interface has been developed with the end user's specific needs in mind. This essentially means that the front-end of these systems are extremely easy to operate regardless of the individual's age or technical know-how. 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Photography courtesy of Michael N. VanattaF rom left: Attorney Mike Swan, Aileen Swan, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Maureen Swan, J.R. Fitch, Jeanne Swan, Kathy Swan-Fitch, Leslie Swan and Attorney Brad Rossway. 067996 TREASURE COAST Cr ime Stoppers of the Treasure Coast held their annual awards banquet at the Pelican Yacht Club on Wednesday, May 15. While honoring Treasure C oast's law enforcement agencies for the remarkable services they perform, Crime S toppers also paid a special tribute to Judge Eddie Swan who passed away this past y ear. "W e are honored to have our father, Eddie Swan, recognized for his dedication and work for Crime Stoppers" said Mike Swan, a partner in R ossway Moore Swan. "H is legal career spanned ov er 60 years and he loved serving the state of Florida, M iami-Dade, and the Treasure Coast. One of his most endearing passions was his work in bringing public awareness to stopping crime through Crime Stoppers of the Treasure Coast. It was near and dear to his heart and he was very proud of being instrumental in getting legislation passed which allowed Cr ime Stoppers to receive funds from fines assessed by the criminal court. This is a r emarkable program and my father's legacy will live on in the wonderful work done by Cr ime Stoppers." Du r ing his career Eddie S wan was Judge Advocate, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida, Assistant County Solicitor for D ade County, Assistant State A ttorney for Dade County, Grand Jury Legal Advisor, D ade County State Attorney's Office, U.S. Commissioner in the U.S. District C ourt for the Southern District of Florida and later served Of Counsel with the Ve ro B each law firm of Rossway Moore Swan. "M y father was active in and a leader in numerous organizations and honored for his tireless efforts and his extensive community involvement; no doubt his greatest passion being his work with Crime Stoppers," said Mr. Swan. F or more information contact Mike Swan or Gail Fr edrickson,Firm Administrator at (772) 231-4440 or visit www.verobeachlawyers.com. Crime Stoppers holds annual banquet, honors local manF or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County A5 Well be there to fix your Air EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7 No extra chargeincluding nights, weekends & holidaysA/C Repair  A/C ReplacementCall about our Preventive Service with Club Membership FPL Participating ContractorOur Techs are drug & background checkedCALL 772-232-1114www.honestairinc.comAuthorized Rheem Authorized Rheem Distributor Distributor also ser also ser vicing all vicing all mak mak es & models es & models Servicing Servicing the T the T r r easur easur e Coast e Coast Since 2001 Since 2001775134 068058 Stuart Police Department Gerald Desir, 35, of 2686 S.E. W alton Road, Port St.Lucie, was arrested June 8 and charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, resisting arrest without violence and reckless driving. Joshua Burdette Sauls, 29, of 112 S.E.Prima Vista Blvd., Port St.Lucie, was arrested June 7 and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle. Kathryn Marie Davenport, 23, of 4056 S.W.Lakewood Drive, P alm City, was arrested June 13 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession or use of drug paraphernalia.Martin County Sheriff's Office Corey Armelin, 26, of 16262 S. W. Fa rm s, Indiantown, was arrested June 7 and charged with cultivation of cannabis. Erica Brewer, 33, of 1208 Mallet Road, Vicksburg, Miss., was arrested June 9 and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Russell Teryell Coleman, 20, of 5536 S.E.Inez Ave., Stuart, was arrested June 7 and charged with battery. Antoinette Michelle Furlow, 30, of 1565 N.W.121st St., Miami, w as arrested June 10 and charged with two counts of grand theft and f our counts of uttering a false instrument. Victor Felix Gomez, Jr., 18, of 4443 S.E.Village Road, Stuart, w as arrested June 7 and charged with dealing in stolen property. Stephon Henriquez, 23, of 4547 S.E.Binnacle Way, No.1, Stuart, was arrested June 9 and charged with battery while offender knew or should have known victim was pregnant. Francisco Hernandez, 22, of 14746 S.W.169th Drive, Indiantown, was arrested June 8 and charged with felony violation of probation. Nicholas Mathew Ludovico, 20, of 3670 Salerno Road, Stuart, was arrested June 7 and charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, possession of marijuana of less than 20 grams and possession of alcohol by a person less than 21 years of age. Michael Michelle Marjieh, 28, of 2212 South Indian River Drive, Fo rt Pierce, was arrested June 7 and charged with driving under the influence, disorderly intoxication in a public place and resisting an arrest without violence. Roosevelt Rendal Permenter, 25, of 1410 N.W.33rd Way, Fort Lauderdale, was arrested June 7 and charged with burglary and gr and theft. Tara Nichole Renshaw, 19, of 15385 Endeavor Drive, Jupiter, w as arrested June 9 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana of less than 20 grams. Chaddrick Roberts, 28, of 3211 N.W.18th Place, Fort Lauderdale, w as arrested June 7 and charged with burglary, grand theft and false identification given to a law enforcement officer. Johnnie Clarence Soloman III, 24, of 2830 N.W.Fourth Street, Fo rt Lauderdale, was arrested J une 7 and charged with burglary and grand theft. Eric Taub, 39, of 5850 East Milton Road, Milton, was arrested J une 7 and charged with grand theft. Kevin Tomkowicz, 43, of 6325 S .E.Colonial Drive, Stuart, was arrested June 7 and charged with f elony violation of probation. Steven Michael Wallace, 51, of 21941 N.E.Tropical Way, Jensen Beach, was arrested June 8 and charged with driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, canceled or revoked and two counts of driving under the influence with damage to property. Christopher Lee Alexander, 24, of 19063 S.E.Fernley Drive, T equesta, was arrested June 11 and charged with felony violation of probation. Michelle Britt, 26, of 907 South 27th St., Fort Pierce, was arrested J une 10 and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana of less than 20 gr ams. Alonzo Coleman, Jr., 20, of 792 S.W.Gardens Blvd., Palm City, was arrested June 11 and charged with robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon and gr and theft. Luke Morgan Collins, 34, of 3156 S.E.Evergreen Drive, Stuart, w as arrested June 10 and charged with felony violation of probation. Travis Sentel Moore, 33, of 2495 S.E.Carroll St., Stuart, was arrested June 10 and charged with dealing in stolen property. Pondexture Eugene Weathers, 27, of 906 22nd St., Apt.B, Fort Pierce, was arrested June 10 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana of more than 20 gr ams. Jason Paul Brice, 31, of 8071 S .E.Skylark Ave., Hobe Sound, w as arrested June 12 and charged with felony violation of probation. Christopher Robert Howe, 29, of 1199 Pine Hill Terrace, Jensen Beach, was arrested June 12 and charged with felony violation of probation. Quandaries Cornell Kerr, 23, of 149989 S.W.173rd Drive, Indiantown, was arrested June 11 and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance. Darick Darnell Lee, 37, of 3001 Kingsley Drive, Fort Pierce, was arrested June 12 and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana of less than 20 gr ams. Jessie Lee Moore, 28, of 7409 P almdale Drive, Boynton Beach, w as arrested June 11 and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Jillian Barbara Russell, 19, of 983 N.W.Spruce Ridge Drive, Apt. 1, Stuart, was arrested June 12 and charged with attempting to solicit, conspire and possession or use of drug paraphernalia. Paul Time, 26, of 936 Wagner Place, Apt.B, Fort Pierce, was arrested June 12 and charged with selling, manufacturing, delivering or possessing drugs between 6 a.m.and 12 a.m.within 1,000 feet of a public or private school, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver. Leodere Verdisca, Sr., 29, of 1761 S.E.Aires Lane, Port St. Lucie, was arrested June 11 and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Sheila Sue Williams, 34, of 720 S .E.Andrew Road, Port St.Lucie, w as arrested June 11 and charged with felony violation of probation. Juventino Hernandez-Perez, 33, of 4690 S.E.Salvatori Road, Stuart, was arrested June 12 and charged with possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest without violence and driving while license suspended. Israel Felix Juan, 26, of 14716 Magnolia St., Indiantown, was arrested June 12 and charged with use of a computer service to seduce or solicit a child and contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child. Robert Kossuth, 43, of 2079 W oodside Way, Palm City, was arrested June 12 and charged with b urglary of a dwelling, structure or conveyance while armed and petty theft. Darrick Darnell Lee, 37, of 3001 Kingsley Drive, Fort Pierce, w as arrested June 12 and charged with two counts of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana of less than 20 grams. Jason Scott Payne, 39, of 3830 N.E.Indian River Drive, No.58, Jensen Beach, was arrested with f elony violation of probation. Gleb Petrik, 24, of 1599 West 10th Street, Apt.5F, Brooklyn, N.Y., was arrested June 12 and charged with abuse, aggravated abuse and neglect of a child. Lazaro Gustavo Arronte, 33, of 14360 S.E.166th St., Miami, was arrested June 13 and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver, resisting arrest without violence and possession of marijuana of more than 20 grams. Angela Ruby Gechoff, 26, of 671 S.W.Aster Road, Port St. Lucie, was arrested June 13 and charged with accessory after the fact. Nelvinia Marie Gregory, 48, of 4961 S.E.Anchor Ave., Stuart, was arrested June 13 and charged with gr and theft. Omar Deburn Ivory, 33, of 2741 S .E.Clayton St., Stuart, was arrest-Police reportIf you have information about a crime, c all Treasure Coast Crimestoppers at (800) 273-TIPS. Editor's note: This is a list of arrests,not convictions, and all arrestees are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law. See POLICE, A9

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One of the most basic moves one needs to master in order to get anything done on a PC is the "click." Sounds simple and obvious, doesn't it? Well, it is, but as many new computer users are finding, it's not necessarily simple. There are a few things that need to be kept in mind in order to master that one basic action. A frequently asked question is: "How do I know whether to click or double-click?" My answer is: "Easy! Click once, and if nothing happens, then doubleclick." If that seems selfexplanatory, it is. Just think about it; if clicking twice gives you a different result than when you click once, and you aren't sure which is which, then start off with a single click first. That's important, because double-clicking will often open a new window or launch a program or typically do something more drastic than a single click. In fact, the results of doubleclicking will often cover the icon you were working with. The single click has its place. When you click once, y ou should notice that your target object (whatever it is that you just clicked) will often turn blue (or whatever color your computer is set at). This change in color indicates to you that this particular icon is now highlighted or "selected." In other words, when you single click an icon and it turns a different color, you have focused the computer's attention at that particular object. Then, once something is selected, the computer knows that whatever you ask it to do next should be done to the object that's highlighted. What kind of things can y ou do to a selected object? Y ou can copy it by pressing the control (ctrl) key and the "c" key on the keyboard simultaneously. You could press the "Enter" key (which gives you the same r esults as if you doubleclicked). You could also delete the item or rename it if you clicked on the name. There are lots of uses for the single click; the important thing to remember is that's how you make sure the computer is "looking" at the same thing you are. As for the double-click, when you double-click an icon, it's absolutely essential that the mouse be kept completely still for both clicks. If you are trying to double-click an icon that's in close proximity to a folder icon and you doubleclick while the mouse is still moving, you run the risk of dragging the target icon and dropping it into the folder and moving it to another location on the computer. That can be a r eal puzzle to figure out where the icon went it just disappears! M any people who have trouble double-clicking hold the mouse with their wrist suspended in the air and a death-grip on the mouse. You don't have to grip it that tightly; just let it sit on the mouse pad. Rest the heel of your hand on the mouse pad and just push the mouse around with your fingertips. Once y ou loosen your grip, you'll find that the mouse will stay put. If y ou still have problems with the pointer wandering around when you are trying to click, you may want to consider a trackball. A trackball is like a mouse that's been flipped over on its back. You roll the ball around with your fingertips, and the base is stationary. Unlike a mouse, where the buttons go along for the ride, the buttons of a trackball are built into the non-moving base. So, when y ou click a trackball, keep y our fingers off the ball and click the button. That usually ends the "wandering clicker syndrome." S ean McCarthy fixes computers.He can be r eached at (888) 752-9049 or help@ComputeThisOnline.com (no hyphens). On a positive noteI never noticed how many unhappy people lived on the Tr easure Coast. Because of that, I want to send in a rave. I want to say that I am happy that I live in the best place in the whole world and the beauty that surrounds us. I'm happy for our military that sacrifices so much for the good of our country. Thank you to the police and fire departments. To the Hometown News that gives us news, computer tips, good information on local restaurants and merchants, all for free. And to all those people and organizations that actually do something to help us be the best country, thank you.I want to fishI just recently went and got my Florida identification. I took my passport, Social Security card, rent agreement, power bill, etc. I just went to get a fishing license, and none of that is good enough. So with all my documentation, I have enough to fly to Pakistan and get information to build a bomb, or go terro r ist school but I still can't get a fishing license?Visit museum and say thanksArticles were ever present in the local newspapers and online about the June 6, 1944 commemoration of the D-Day In v asion. It brought back memories of my own father and his involvement in World War II. I remember the stories of his trials as a paratrooper of the 101st Airborne on the Normandy B eaches. I can envision him parachuting from the sky surr ounded by men who had lost their lives before they hit the ground. We need to give thanks on a regular basis to all the men and women that have served this great country through all wars and conflicts. We need never forget to say those two key words thank you. The Road to Victory Museum, behind V eteran's Memorial Park in Stuart, preserves the past for the present and shows their gratitude for our veterans. A plea made to drivers The speeding and the red light and stop-sign running drivers are out of control lately. Hey, what's your hurry, yo u' re already here. U nfortunately, the county sheriff's department, when I called them, has told me it is too expensive for them to set up speed traps anymore. Don't they at least get some of the income from tickets? Mo stly, I wish to plead with aggressive or hurried drivers: P lease don't try to change the clock with your speedometer. In r eality, speeding and running red lights and stop signs won't get you where you're going much sooner than by obeying the lights and signs. R eally and you won't waste gas and risk lives.Gutter politics?G utter politics is not new. It is nevertheless deplorable. Pr esident Obama claims to be the great conciliator, but when Republicans do not immediately come to heel, they are called names. This is not his promised compromise. It is not leadership. It is mud throwing. It is gutter politics and it is harmful for America.L earn from your mistakes, USAIf we r eward illegality, we get more of it. That's the lesson America should have learned in 1986. That year, Congress passed a flawed immigration bill. It was supposed to give illegal immigrants citizenship and, at the same time, close our borders. Congress failed to close the borders and millions more illegals were attracted to sneak into our country. Today, we face a similar situation. Proposals before Congress place legalization first and promised border enforcement later, perhaps much later, perhaps never. It's a bad deal for America.We live in townH ey here's an idea, make "welfare" a charity not a government-sponsored entitlement. This way, the averageworking U.S. citizen doesn't have to support these babyproducing, young, drop-out-of-school mothers. If they want to have kids, they and the fathers would have to support their so-called families instead of using the kids as tools to get into subsidized housing. Me personally, if they dropped out of school, that's their fault. People today are r elying too much on the government for their lifestyle. Where does that money come from? The taxpayer. So make w elfare a charity. If you don't want to support people who knowingly work the system with kids that "they can't" support, they shouldn't be having them. Yes, Fort Pierce's poverty level is way too high, and then you wonder why we have such high crime and gang activity.A6 THIS WEEKS LUCKY THIS WEEKS LUCKYBUMPER STICKER VEHICLE Is this your license plate number? Go to the nearest HTNOffice to verify by noon Tuesday.GET YOUR BUMPER STICKER TODAY! STOPBY ANY OFFICEOR CALL!!! CONGRATULATIONSTO LASTWEEKSWINNER OF$400, TRACY MCELWAIN OF MELBOURNE I My VOLUSIA CO. 386-322-5900 BREVARD CO. 321-242-1013INDIANRIVER/MARTIN/ST LUCIE CO.772-465-5656 065356WIN$100 WIN$100This W eeks Prize This W eeks Prize Daisy money goes to help animals VIEWPOINTFRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 HOMETOWN NEWS WWW.HOMETOWNNEWSOL.COM Photo courtesy of Melissa TrainorDaisy Troop No. 31350 donated $100 earned from selling Girl Scout Cookies to the Treasure Coast Humane Society. The girls were happy to help fund some of the shelter animals. Got something to say? Call the Hometown Rants & Raves line at (772) 465-5504or e-mail newsfp@hometownnewsol.com. C allers are asked to refrain from making slanderous statements.Statements of fact will be checked for accuracy. What happens when you click the mouse COMP UTE T HISSE AN MCCARTHY Published weekly by Hometown News, L.C., 50 59 Tu rnpike Feeder Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34951 Copyright 2013, Hometown News, L.C.Phone (772) 465-5656 Fax (772) 465-5301Classified (800) 823-0466 Rants & Raves (866) 465-5504Circulation Inquiries 1 -866-913-6397 circulation@hometownnewsol.comMARTINV oted # 1 Community Newspaper in America in 2005, 2006, 2007. One of the top 3 in America every year since 2003. Lee Mooty . . . . . . .General Manager/CFO V ernon D.Smith . . . . .Managing Partner Robin Bevilacqua . . . .Human Resources Kathy Young . . . . . .Major/Natl. Accounts Manager Amanda Tucker . . . . .Major/Natl. Accounts Consultant Jeffrey A. Mayer . . . . .Sales Manager Gary Dean . . . . . . .Senior Account Manager Christina Franco . . . . .Advertising Consultant Diane Schoeneck . . . .Advertising Consultant Mercedes Lee-Paquette .Production Manager Rita Zeblin . . . . . . .Classified Paginator Charlie Serrano . . . . .Graphic Artist P atricia Snyder . . . . . .Director Classified AdvertisingAnna Snyder-Vasquez . . .Senior Account Manager Carol Deprey-Zelenak . . .Classified Consultant Heather Donaldson . . . .Classified Consultant Steven Gardner . . . . . .Classified Consultant Dolan Hoggatt . . . . . . .Circulation Manager Kim Jenks . . . . . . . . .District Circulation Manager Sevin Bullwinkle . . . . . .Staff Photographer Dawn Krebs . . . . . . . .Associate Editor Anna-Marie Menhenott . . .News Clerk Amanda Tucker . . . . . .Office Manager/ Community Relations A letter to the CommissionersD ear Commissioners: We could cite many reasons why r esidents who live near the proposed truck stop on Kanner Highway oppose this project. You've heard (or will hear) each objection from multiple local residents. I nstead, we now ask you to evaluate this project from the perspective of the entire county. Yes, the developer claims a financial benefit for Martin C ounty. But his estimates are just that estimates. B ut why would you consider approving a project that is in direct opposition to those things in which Ma r tin County is heavily invested? For example: The Martin County website is intentionally designed to attract visitors with appealing video clips of the best of our beautiful county. Will visitors feel defrauded when they exit I95 behind a procession of tractor trailer trucks all bound for a truck stop? Is a parade of tractor trailer trucks off Stuart's I-95 exit congruent with our title, "Sailfish Capital of the W orld"? Would you plan a fishing trip to a place where a convergence of trucks is your first impression when there are many other east coast towns vying for recreational fishermen? It's bad enough that Lake Okeechobee pollution is being dumped in our waters. Do we really want to give r ecreational fishermen and vacationers yet another reason to go elsewhere? Do we want to encourage them to spend their discretionary dollars in other counties? As a result of a government and business investment partnership, Stuart was awarded "Most Beautiful City" by America in Bloom in 2008 (an award which is touted on the Stuart w ebsite). What kind of impression would we have made if a truck stop had been their first impression of Stuart especially since Exit 101 is the only Stuart exit on I-95? The "Most Beautiful City" award was accompanied by "Honorable R ecognition" for "Environmental A wareness" (also touted on the Stuart w ebsite). Again, would a truck stop immediately off the only Stuart exit have proclaimed that we are "environmentally aware"? Mechanics know diesel engines belch smoke more often in high humidity a regular w eather occurrence for this area! B elching smoke from processions of tractor trailers is certainly not in keeping with an "environmentally aware" community. The Martin County Sheriff's office has devoted extensive man-hours to deter thieves such as the "Pillowcase B andits" from entering Martin County, even to the point of conducting a traffic stop at the I-95 exit to identify vehicles with darkly tinted windows. Why would we want to build the type of business that has a reputation for attracting a transient population at this same location? As you can see, these objections transcend the concerns of residents living near the proposed truck stop. This is not a matter of NIMBY (Not in My B ackyard). This is an issue of what is in the best interest of all of Martin C ounty. P lease act on behalf of all Martin C ounty residents and stop a project that is clearly the antithesis of everything that makes our county great. R ussell and Ava Pennington Ma r tin County Letter to the editor

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Earl Stewart is the owner and general manager of Earl Stewart Toyota in No r th Palm Beach.The dealership is located at 1215 N.Federal Highway in L ake Park.Contact him at www.earlstewarttoyota.co m call (561) 358-1474,fax (561) 658-0746 or email earl@estoyota.com .L isten to him on Seaview AM 960, FM 95.9 and FM 106.9, which can be streamed at www.SeaviewRadio.com every Saturday morning between 9 a.m.and 10 a.m.Ford Motor Company just announced that they are going back to "buttons and knobs" instead of their high tech touch-screen and voicer ecognition multimedia systems in their cars. They made this decision because of too many complaints, although they said that the features were a motivation for customers to buy the car in the first place. This means that the high-tech gadgets seemed like a great idea until you tried to use them while driving. They were too complicated, sometimes didn't function the way the driver expected and r equired too much focus which detracted from keeping their eyes on the r oad. In case you haven't noticed, technical advancements in cars are progressing at warp speed. We have far more computer power in a car today than in the rocket that took the first men to the moon. M ost of this is hidden under the hood and r equires very little driver knowledge or participation. B ut car manufacturers have also started loading up the "cockpit" with hightech gadgetry like multimedia equipped with B luetooth, touch-screens and voice recognition. Your smart phone is automatically connected to your multimedia system when y ou start your car. S ome cars have "micro r adar" that detects cars approaching alongside in y our blind spots or coming toward you as you back out of your parking spot. There's even a camera mounted on the front of some cars that will tell you when you begin to move out of your lane and actually correct the steering wheel if you don't hear the audio warning. This camera will sound a warning and automatically apply the brakes if you approach an object too fast. To qualify for a driver's license today, you have to learn all of the traffic rules and prove that you can drive a car on the road and park it. The driver's test today is no different than it was 50 years ago when cars we re far simpler to operate. F ifty years ago, cars didn't have cruise controls, navigation systems, front and rear video cameras, r adar, Bluetooth, touchscreens, multiple warning lights and sounds, integration with smartphones, automatic braking and ability to keep the car tracking between the two white lines in the road. Where we find ourselves today is on the verge of a driverless car. In fact, driverless cars are allowed on the road today and legal in several states, including F lorida. Five or ten years from now when driverless cars become a reality, there will be virtually no accidents on the road. C omputers are far smarter and coordinated than we are and even taking into consideration the occasional computer failure, they are safer. C omputers don't ever lose their focus. They don't get mad at other drivers, look at pretty girls on the side of the road, drink too much or fall asleep at the wheel. C ar insurance premiums will go down drastically when driverless cars become a standard. U ntil all the complicated high-tech gadgetry on today's car is completely taken over by the computer, we need to think about being sure humans are capable of safely focusing on their driving while they operate their complex accessories. Car buyers should be thoroughly trained on the operation of all of the high-tech gear on their cars. A human being cannot focus on driving safely at the same time they are trying to figure out how to disconnect their iPhone from their Bluetooth when a call comes in that they want to keep private. It can be distracting just to change the station on a radio that has satellite, AM, FM, and interfaces with your smartphone. A driver should be so well trained that it's almost reflex with no conscious thought r equired. When I'm using my navigation system, guided by a woman's voice, and I r each the point where I know the rest of the way and don't require guidance, I can never remember how to "make her stop talking." I take my eyes off the road while I try to figure it out. I know I should pull over to the side to do this, but if it's r ush hour on I-95, this can also be dangerous. When a person takes a driver's test, he or she should have to prove that they can easily and quickly operate the cars' high-tech accessories while safely driving. When a person buys a car with new gadgetry, the dealer should be required to train that buyer in the fast, efficient operation of all accessories and the buyer should complete a test to demonstrate that they did in fact learn what was taught. If the test wasn't passed, the particular accessories that the buyer couldn't demonstrate competence in would be disabled until that time that they can demonstrate proficiency. C urrently, all a car salesman does for a new buyer is give her or him an o wner's manual which nobody reads. Even if a buyer was inclined to study the owner's manual, they are way too lengthy and written in a boring, nonuser friendly style. The navigation systems are so complex that they have their own owner's manual at least a couple of inches thick. Governor Rick Scott r ecently signed a bill into law making it illegal to text while driving. Actually, texting with voice recognition is no more unsafe than talking on a hands-free cell phone while driving. 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The March winds have moved on, the rain has stopped and it almost seems like summer is finally here. It sure took a while. F ishing is heating up across the board, on beaches, inlets, offshore and in the river, with the ever-elusive tarpon making a showing already, to the gator trout lurking amongst the docks. Of course, with snook being out of season for the next three months, you can bet there has been plenty of them, too. It is hard to fit all the great fishing going on in one report, but I will do my best. Offshore was a little shaky to start the week. The cold water moved in and the bait disappeared, and it seemed that all we heard about was a few Bonita. The last few days, however, have been a different story. We have seen cobia, Wahoo, dolphin, mutton snapper, and kingfish. M ind you, that's just what was brought into the store ov er the weekend by multiple anglers: Wahoo up to 65 pounds, Cobia up to 35 pounds and some beautiful mutton up to 7 pounds. Most of the action was in 80to 120-feet of water. The bait has made a showing again, with the majority of it north of the H ouse of Refuge, and a few showing at the Bull Shark as w ell. R ule of thumb; don't ever leave fish to find fish. Make sure at some point in the process you get a couple baits in the water. With all that food there, you can bet something is underneath. The beaches have settled down after all the wind, rain and "renourishment." With whiting and croaker at the top of the list, small pieces of frozen shrimp and fish bites pitched into the trough will get dinner. Catch one too small for the table? Put him back on a hook for a catch and release. As for other fish, Snook has been spectacular. Big J acks have also been cruising the beach in the early morning. The big chugger top water baits make for an explosive bite, but you're in for a long ride if a tarpon beats them to it. The river has been loaded with big trout, big jacks, r edfish, flounder, Sheepshead and Drum. Summertime fishing is early in the river, where you go out before sun up and you're back in time for breakfast. The flats on the east side of the river north of little mud creek have been great. There's top-water action early, then just switch to a live shrimp, suspending baits or soft plastics as the sun gets up. F lounder have been caught along the power lines and around the docks on the west side using shrimp on a jig head or gulp baits. The docks along the St. L ucie River are producing great Snook fishing, with live baits being the favorite. R emember, handle with care as Snook are out of season till S ept. 1. Tight lines, everyone! H enry Caimatto is the o wner of the Snook Nook Bait and Tackle shop in Jensen B each. MARTIN COUNTY Local fundraising professionals plan to gather on J une 27 to discuss ways that capital campaigns can actually build an annual giving program and vice-versa. G uest speaker Craig Chindemi, CFRE, Vice President and Chief Philanthropic Officer of Martin Health Foundation, will address this issue with members and guests of The Association of Fund R aising Professionals bimonthly luncheon meeting, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on J une 27 at Manero's Restaur ant, located at 2851 S.W. H igh Meadows Ave. in Palm City. In this discussion, Mr. Chindemi plans to discuss the fundamental principles that ensure an organization is positioned favorably postcampaign from a revenue perspective. Mr. Chindemi was named vice president and chief philanthropic officer for Martin H ealth System in December 2012. He brought more than 25 years of experience in fundraising for health care, higher education and national social service agencies to Martin Health Foundation. M ost recently, he served as vice president for institutional advancement at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. A member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals since 1987, Mr. Chindemi has served a wide variety of organizations, including the Pa r alyzed Veterans of America, Community Counseling Se r vices, Nova Southeastern U niversity and St. Thomas U niversity in Miami. The luncheon and presentation is open to any fundraising professional, executive director, board member or any other individual interested in charitable giving. A ttendees are encouraged to arrive at 11:30 a.m. for an opportunity to network with other area professionals. The cost for the lunch is $15 for AFP members or $25 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.afptreasurecoast.org or by calling Suzanne H orstman at (772) 285-3468. AFP is the largest association of fundraisers in the world and represents nearly 30,000 fundraising practitioners across the globe. 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ed June 14 and charged with failure to appear, felony violation of probation and burglary to a structure or conveyance with assault and battery during burglary. Nathaniel Jones, 29, of 5569 S .E.Inez Ave., Stuart, was arrested June 13 and charged with two counts of selling, manufacturing, deliver, possession drugs between 6 a.m.and 12 a.m.within 1,000 fe et of a public or private school. Joseph Ronald Jr., 19, of 4383 S .E.Field St., Stuart, was arrested J une 13 and charged with dealing in stolen property. Joseph Brenden Pound, 27, of 5745 S.E.Smith Ave., Stuart, was arrested June 13 and charged with three counts of utter false bank, bill, note, check and draft, grand theft and scheme to defraud and obtain property.Florida Highway Patrol Joseph Settembrino, 39, of 1631 N.E.28th Ave., Pompano Beach, was arrested June 7 and charged with murder.problems by enjoying doorto-door transportation to a destination of one's choice. C ommunity Coach runs M onday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. C ost is $1.50 per ride for door-to-door service. No charge for fixed route service. Schedule rides up to 14 days in advance or 48 hours in advance. F or more information,call (772) 283-1814 or for shuttle bus stops,visit www.martinmpo.com.Group seeks donationsCa re N et is in need of the following items: diapers, car seats, cribs, bassinettes and pak 'n play sleepers. The Port Salerno office is open on Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., Wed. from 1 to 5 p .m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. I tems can be dropped off in Port Salerno or in the Port St L ucie office. F or more information call (772) 871-2211,or Calvary Chapel Stuart at (772) 2887277 or visit www.CareNetTC.com. www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County A9 068035 775097 Save hundreds of dollars every week with coupons & discounts from our local advertisers!775103 775131 We Service &Repair All Foreign &Domestic Vehicles1410 SE OCEAN BLVD. STUART  283-2227HOURS: MON.-FRI. 7AM 5PM / SATURDAY 7AM NOONW ebsite: AGrecoAuto.comA. Greco keeps up with the highest level of technology in the ever changing world of automotive dynamics. EUROPEANAUTOMOTIVEBMWLike us on Facebook OUR DAD SAYS COOL IT! A/C CHECK-UP$19.95 775141Call to Prequalify For Your New Home Purchase $500 CLOSING CREDITWITH THIS AD Celebrating 25 Years of Responsible Lending Over $23 Billion funded Over the last 4 Years One of the nation's largest, privately owned mortgage companies Residential Mortgages, Jumbos, Coops, Condos, FHA,& Multifamily Residential Mortgages on all property types J umbos,FHA,VA &Reverse MortgagesStuart &Palm City Chamber of CommerceHome Prices are on the Rise 067745 WHA T IT IS:  Proven inches lost,without diet or exercise  Long term lasting results with minor lifestyle changes  Painless with no bruising or scarring  Safe and extremely effectiveWHA T IT ISN'T :  Yet another fad program or diet  Some gimmick that isnt proven  Surgery or drugs  Invasive or riskyACTUAL LASER DEMONSTRATIONDr. Tred J. Rissacher, D.C. HOW TO BECOME A BIG FAT LOSERNon-Surgical LaserLASER BODY SCULPTING & SPOT FAT REDUCTIONLIPO LASER WORKSHOP THURSDAY, JUNE 27THAT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ST LUCIE WEST WHERE:WHENHoliday Inn Express 1601 NW Courtyard Circle Po rt St.Lucie,Fl 34986 Thursday, J une 27th 7:00-8:00pmEffortlessly &Easily lose 3-9 inches-Average-in 3 weeks1-800-MY-SLIMBODY  772-223-5885WWW.SLIMBODYLASERSPA.COMWORSHOP HUGE DISCOUNT FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND!ONE LUCKY GUEST WILL LOSE 1-3 INCHES DURING AN ACTUAL LASER DEMONSTRATION AT THE WORKSHOPThe patient and any other person responsible for the payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed pa yment for any services, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the adv ertisement for the free services, examination or treatment. B E F O R E B E F O R E A F T E R A F T E RLIPO LASER WORKSHOPThe No Diet Program Way to Easily and Effortlessly Lose Inches of Fat Door Prizes! Give-A-Ways! Q &A Session!067740 067797 068314 To Place your Camp here PLEASE CALL 1-800-823-0466just for kidsSummer Camps, Schools &Fun ActivitiesTOTS, TEENS & IN-BETWEENS! 067971 NeedF rom page A1P oliceF rom page A5 TELLEMYOUREADITINTHE

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Yoga will be taught by Linda Iseminger, a registered yoga teacher with additional training from Duke Integrative Medicine in teaching therapeutic yoga to seniors. Participation may reduce falling risk and help to improve posture, stability, range of motion, body awareness, sleep patterns, and personal independence. Classes begin with a short period of breathwork designed to quiet the mind and focus students' attention inward. P ostures that include mindful stretching & holding with awareness, and standing poses for stability and balance and developing core strength, will be the focus. Some postures may be practiced while seated in a chair. Others are done standing, while holding on to a stable support, if needed. Some are practiced on a yoga mat, with specific instruction (if necessary) in how to properly transition from standing to floor with the help of a chair. Classes finish with a short period of savasana (relaxation pose), either lying on the floor or seated in a chair. Suggestions will be made to adapt a pose to your comfort level. No yoga experience is necessary, and all fitness levels are welcome. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, block, belt and blanket, if you have them. Registration is required. Call (772) 288-5702.SAT URDAY, JUNE22 Fishing tournament, chili cookoff and book signing to benefit the Rivers Coalition: T he party starts at 4 p.m. at the Lost River Plantation Club House/Marina off Kanner Highway near I-95. Author and former county commissioner Mary E. Dawson will be signing her prize-winning novel, "The River Way Home," a tale about western Martin County and pristine rivers in 1914, at the Lost River Plantation Fishing T ournament and Chili Cook-Off. The goal of the tournament is to raise awareness and donations for the Rivers Coalition, and a portion of all book sales will go to the Rivers Coalition. The fishing tournament is open to all residents, non-resident friends and family and sponsors, with cash prizes. T he chili cookoff will be judged by local restaurant sponsors. F or more information, visit www.riverscoalition.org. Sound Realm Electronic Music F estival: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. rain or shine at the Martin County Fairgrounds, 26 16 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart. Two stages featuring live entertainment from local and national DJs, artists and more. F ood and beverage stands will be available. VIP and regular tickets available. Must be at least 16 years old to attend, and 21+ to drink. Valid photo ID required. No drugs, weapons, or illegal substances will be tolerated. Gates open at noon and close at midnight. F or more information, visit http://www.soundrealmfestival.com. 'A Broadway Revue' closes out 2013 Elisabeth Lahti Concert Series: 2 p.m. in the Donahue Room of the Peter &Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson A ve., Palm City. StarStruck Performing Arts Center & Theatre presents A Broadway Revue: Peter Jones & Friends, as the sixth and final event in the concert series. Free tickets are required and available for pickup only at the Cummings Library beginning June 18. Reservations cannot be accepted by telephone. F or more information, call (772)221-1403 or visit www.library.martin.fl.us. Drum Circles at three libraries: Steve T urner of Giving Tree Music presents Food from Fans' combines baseball and giving TREASURECOAST On J une 27, baseball fans at Tr adition Field will get a chance to see more than popcorn, peanuts and cracker jacks. They'll also get to see canned fruits and vegetables. The St. Lucie and Martin chapters of Thrivent F inancial are working with the St. Lucie Mets to hold its annual Food from Fans night. This is the sixth year the non-profit financial service company has held the food fundraiser, and the goal this year is to collect two tons of food. The food drive enables baseball fans to enjoy a fun evening out while at the same time helping those in need. On Thursday, June 27, baseball fans that bring two cans of food to the Thrivent Community table that will be set up by the front gate of the baseball stadium will receive one free admission ticket to that evening's scheduled game, which begins at 6:30 p.m. At the game, baseball fans will see the St. Lucie M ets play against the Palm B each Cardinals. This is the only night and game that will be accepting these donations, and all dry goods and canned food collected will be donated to the Tr easure Coast Food Bank, which serves all of the Tr easure Coast, and the H ouse of Hope, which serves Martin County residents. Last year, approximately 1,000 baseball fans helped with the food drive. Tr adition Field is located at 525 N.W. Peacock Bl v d. in Port St. Lucie. Ma r tin CountyEntertainmentDining &SECTION B WWW.HOMETOWNNEWSOL.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 TREASURE COAST In an attempt to rid Treasure Coast waters of the invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish, local r esidents are taking measures into their own hands. "O nly a few of the nuisance species was introduced to local waters in 1986, and since that time, the fish have multiplied beyond measure," said Captain Don Voss, safari organizer. "The species have no natural predators, which makes their stay on the Tr easure Coast a luxurious one. They are free to roam local waterways, eating triple their weight in food a day, and depleting an intricate part of the I ndian River Lagoon's eco-system." B ecause of the threat that Lionfish have on the delicate eco-system, local anglers are invited to participate in the inaugural Treasure Coast Lionfish S afari, which will be held at the Fort Pierce Marina. The food that the Lionfish devour is also the food that local prize fish, snapper and grouper, eat. Because the Lionfish are such ferocious eaters, and because they are not the food source of any other fish, they continue to multiply and if not contained, will destroy the habitat and fish in the lagoon and other waterways," Captain V oss said. "R esidents need to be aware that the invasive species has moved onto near-shore reefs, into the inlets and is set up for a massive invasion of the In dian River Lagoon." The fish, attractive to look at, have long venomous, spikey fin rays protruding from their back, which if come in contact with human flesh, can cause swelling, hours of pain and other adverse effects. This is a "lionfish only" event and re gistered teams, in any waters within the Treasure Coast, can take lionfish without a permit. Boat captains, fishermen and divers from Sebastian to St uart are welcome to register for cash prizes and tournament awards. Winning categories for both teams and individuals. Pr esenting businesses are the Fort Pierce City Marina, Southern Eagle, Ma r ine Cleanup Initiative and TreaLionfish Safari' taking place July 20-21 Photo courtesy of Capt. Don VossA Lionfish is photographed on Pepper Park reef.By Anna-Marie Menhenottnews@hometownnewsol.com See LIONFISH, B3F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com Amateur Radio Operators to host Field Day MARTIN COUNTY Thousands of Ham Radio operators worldwide will show off their emergency capabilities to the public at Sandsprit Park June 22 and 23. Re cently, the news has been full of reports of ham r adio operators providing critical communications in emergencies including the Midwest tornadoes, storms and other events. Locally, during and immediately following hurricanes Frances, Jean, and Wilma, amateur radio or "Ham radio" was often the only way people could communicate, and local volunteers as well as many other "hams" traveled to save lives and property. When trouble is brewing, ham radio people are often the first to provide critical information and communications. On the weekend of June 22-23, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with these ham-radio operators and see for themselves what amateur r adio is about. They'll be showing the newest digital and satellite capabilities, voice communications and more. Hams from across the USA are holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities and their unique technology "knowhow" on this weekend. The annual event, called "F ield Day," is the climax of the week-long "Amateur Radio Week" sponsored by the American R adio Relay League, the national association for Amateur Radio. U sing only emergency power sources, ham oper-F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.comSee R ADIO, B2 See OUT, B3Out & about

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ators construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and back yards around the country. The slogan, "Ham radio works when other systems don't!" is more than just words to the hams, as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. Mo re than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year's event. In S tuart, the Martin C ounty Amateur Radio Association and Martin C ounty Amateur Radio Emergency Service are demonstrating Amateur R adio operating on emergency power systems at S andsprit Park, located at 3443 S.E. St Lucie Blvd. in S tuart. The public is invited to come see ham radio's new capabilities and learn how to get your own FCC r adio license before the next disaster strikes. The next free Amateur Radio classes start soon and you may sign up at the event. F or more information, visit www.mcaraweb.com or www.wx4mc.org.Aries-March 21-April 19Sometimes dreams are slow in coming. Never lose hope or give up. Future success calls for you to hang in there and keep feeding and encouraging your dreams to g row. Sweet rewards are on the way. T aurus-April 20-May 20Stay calm. There is light at the end of the tunnel. You have safely come through the most challenging times, intact in body, mind, heart and soul. Positive results are coming for all the efforts recently made. Gemini-May 21-June 21F ear, doubt and indecision all live in the shadow of the mind. The mind has a dual nature. First impressions are always the best before fear and doubt set in. Do what is right and the universe will multiply it and bring it back tenfold. Cancer-June 22-July 22Y our life is filled with love, peace, health, abundance, faith and joy. You have everything you need to be happy. Y ou are blessed and more is on the way.L eo-July 23-Aug. 22W hen you stay focused on your top goals and take action, positive results are sure to follow. Just be patient and look for the signs that they are blessed and beginning to grow. Virgo-Aug. 23-Sept. 22Call in favors from friends when needed. It's the giving and receiving that creates balance in life. You are on a positive roll. Set your heart on the right course and follow it through to completion.Libra-Sept. 23-Oct. 22A daily search for wisdom is one of your greatest strengths. A continuing search for life's deeper meanings drives you in your quest. New doors of opportunity are beginning to open. Scorpio-Oct. 23-Nov. 21W hat are you waiting for? Remove any obstacles from your path and move forward. T he living brilliance in your heart and spirit are ready to awaken and carry you to g reat new heights. Sagittarius-Nov. 22-Dec. 21Y our judgment has never been better. You are listening to and trusting your instincts. T hey always speak the truth. P atience is the key along with trust and faith. Continue to live in the moment. The past is the past. Capricorn-Dec. 22-Jan. 19Many important decisions are looming in the future. Be very clear and explore the many possibilities before settling on the final. Your happiness hinges on this. Make decisions based on what feels right. Aquarius-Jan. 20-Feb. 18Y ou are in a happy place. Make positive choices on who and what you bring into your life. Continue to identify areas that need attention and take action as needed. You are amazing when challenged. Pisces-Feb. 19-March 20Y ou have a strong powerful mind, but your best results come when you follow your heart and instincts. You were born with wise judgment and a great sense of fairness. Refuse to let stress wear you down and burn you out. 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Only one coupon per person per visit.Valid only at location shown on this coupon.Offer not v alid on catalog or online purchases.While supplies last. 062025Jupiter Island Luncheon CruiseCRUISING EVERY THURSDAYW eddings,Anniversaries,Birthdays, Corporate Groups and any other event.Call about these and other cruises. Call also for private charter informationSails from The Sailsh Marina, StuartFollow us on Facebook 772-225-2100www.Islandprincesscruises.com Call About OurJULY 4TH CRUISE! June 21 Horoscopes One of the most important items for a successful garden or landscaping project is the soil that is used for planting. When you visit y our local nursery, you will have a multitude of choices and varieties of soils from which to choose. You will find potting blends, top soil, soil with cow manure and soil with fertilizer already added, just to name a few. Where you plan on planting your plants will have a lot to do with which choice will be best you your needs. If y ou plan on doing primarily container gardening, you will want to use a good quality potting mix. There are several brands on the market in a va r iety of price ranges but personally; I have had the best results with Miracle Gro potting mix. The product is a blend of soil and moisture-retaining amenities to make for an excellent product. There are, of course, other options such as Hyponex, J iffy etc. All these companies make great products and often it is just a personal choice of what brand works best for you. At the very least, look for a soil blend that is light in consistency and is not sopping wet in the bag. U sing an inferior potting soil can cause that "dried, caked-up look" after the soil begins to dry out between watering cycles. U nlike food products, soil manufacturers do not have to list their ingredients on the bag. If a particular bargain brand of soil does not mention what is in the bag, it is often wise to steer clear of that option. M any people like to make their own blend of potting mixes by stirring together different flavors of soil. For example, I like to mix Miracle Gro potting mix with another soil that contains cow manure. S imply use about a 3 to 1 r atio. Use 3 parts of the Mi r acle Gro to 1 part of the soil with cow manure. This creates an excellent mix for getting your new plants a good start when you plant them. With all the concerns of water shortages and restrictions on watering, you can also add a couple scoops of plain old-fashioned peat moss. The peat will help the soil r etain the moisture much longer thus reducing your watering requirements. I can still remember in the old days receiving a truckload of the pure C anadian peat shipped direct with the ice and snow still on the truck! Although harder to find than it used to be, some nurseries should still have it available. A dding these extra ingredients can make your soil drain better, keep it from caking and also allow more nutrients to reach the roots of your plants. If y ou are planting in containers, you can add some extra ingredients to the recipe. Perlite is a good choice of additives if you want your soil to "breathe." This volcanic substance (which is actually glass) will help create air pockets in the soil to make it lighter and less likely to cake up. The substance also has good water water-retention properties. Perlite also has many other uses in our daily lives including being an ingredient in plasters, mortar and insulation. D epending on what type of plants you plan on using in your garden, the Ph of yo ur soil can be an important factor. F or example, if you are pl anting Ixoria or gardenia, y ou want your soil to be on the acidic side. You can add aluminum sulphate to the soil to increase the Ph. If y ou are planting a vegetable garden, you want a lower Ph and adding some lime will help to sweeten the soil and give you great tasting vegetables. J oe Zelenak has more than 30 years experience in gardening and landscape. S end e-mails to hometowngarden@gmail.com or visit his website www.hometowngarden.com. Potting soil basics before you plot new plants GARDEN NOOKJOE ZELENAK RadioF rom page B1

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sure Coast Caf. Local lionfish hunters, TEAM FRAPP ER, are hosting the event. A ctivities will start at Marina Square in downtown Fort Pierce at 2 p.m. with weighin taking place at 6 p.m. both days. A captain's meeting will take place the Friday before, on July 19. The event will include live music, booths and activities. A chef competition that will use the meat from the freshly-caught Lionfish is in the works. S ponsors are still being sought. Vendors are invited to sign up for booth space. F or more information, including sponsorship opportunities,vendor space, tournament schedule,entry fees,rules,forms and safety instructions,visit www.TreasureCoastLionfishSafari.co m.Shakra's Deli and Restaurant held a dog wash to benefit the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach on Sunday, June 8. F or the suggested $10 donation, the dogs would get clean and the deli donated a buyone-get-one-free sandwich certificate, as well as contributing 10 percent of the proceeds. www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County B3 Answers located in Classied Section068033 775139 067795 Buy One,Get One Beverage of Equal or Lesser ValueLimited 1 Coupon Pe r Customer.Cannot be Combined with any other offers. Expires 6/30/13 Come visit us at The Deck Restaurant &Bar to experience a taste of Old Florida. Hidden behind the Harbor Inn, nestled on the shores of the lovely St.Lucie River,The Deck has been a local favorite since 1976.Enjoy our W ater Front Dining,stunning sunsets,and live music.Bring your friends and family to relax with great people,good times and tasty food.Full Bar  $7 Lunch M-F  Wine List  Happy Hour Mon.-Fri.  Daily Dinner Specials 307 NWNorth River DriveIn North River Shores, just off NWDixie Highway on the north side of the Old DrawbridgeParking Lot Attendants Weekendswww.thedeckstuart.com KIDS BRUNCHWITHMR. BRIANSATURDAYS 11 AM 3 PMRESTRICTIONS APPLYWinner of Taste of Martin Co. Best App! 067786Native Bahamian Seafood Dishes, Steaks, Rawbar & CocktailsEat, Drink andGET CONCHY! At the Treasure Coasts #1 Riverfront Fish House3945 NE Indian River Drive 772-334-1130(On the Indian River, just north of the Jensen Causeway)Lunch &Dinner 7 Days a Week Live Reggae MusicIncredible Views, RIVERFRONT DINING! Reggae by the River!  Live Bands! Call for Schedule  Buckets of Beer &Cocktail Specials Sevin Bullwinkle/ staff photographerKayla, a 6 year old tri-color Australian Shepherd, gets a bath from Gail St. Philip and Laura Barry, both of Palm City, and Bill Cahill of Stuart. Boss, a 19 month old European Great Dane, gives his owner, Kye Crawford of Port St. Lucie, a hug after his bath.Sevin Bullwinkle staff photographerGoing dog wildLionfishF rom page B1 drum circles at three Martin County libraries on June 22. Each is a one-hour interactive musical performance for the whole family. Participants will sing, drum, dance and laugh together while making music and experiencing the joy of community. Turner brings a trailer full of drums and percussion instruments, giving each group member one to play. If you don't drum, you have to dance. Registration is required by calling. First circle is at 11 a.m. at the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart; call (772) 288-5702. Second circle is at 1 p.m. at the Robert Morgade Library, 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart; call (772) 463-3245. Third circle is at 3 p.m. at the Hoke Library, 1150 N.W. Jack Williams Wa y, Jensen Beach; call (772) 463-2870. MONDAY, JUNE24 Invasive Pests in Your Y ard:' Martin County Master Gardeners, in cooperation with the Martin County Library OutF rom page B1 See OUT, B6

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Nothing beats a w eekend away with the loves of my life, my family and my golf clubs. If you ask my wife, she may just tell you that it's not always in that order, either. Living in Florida, we're blessed with a plethora of places to escape for a couple of days. Wanting to enjoy a special Father's D ay weekend, I chose a special place. The Inn on F ifth in Naples, an elegant boutique hotel, comes complete with its own spa, signature restaurants, fitness center and a dazzling pool. Judging from my brood's reaction, I chose well. Located in the heart of old Naples, the Inn on F ifth isn't close to everything, it's the centerpiece of it. This lavish hotel was originally a bank building built in the late 1940s. In 1998, work was completed to turn the 50-year-old building into a hotel fashioned in the spirit of popular 1920's Palm Beach architect, Addison Mizener. The Inn features an abundance of Spanish archways, private terraces, lavish fountains and pineapple finials. Each of the 87 rooms offers an assortment of views from the sparkling pool and courtyard to fabulous Fifth Av enue. There are also ov ersized suites with walkout balconies, J acuzzis, Italian marble baths and separate living r ooms. Each room comes decorated in relaxing rich tones and classic European art. The doors of the Inn on F ifth open to a celebrated collection of upscale boutiques, shops, gourmet r estaurants, sidewalk cafes and art galleries. Just a short, sunny five-block stroll away is the white sand beaches of the Gulf of M exico. Ev erything one needs to enjoy a relaxing stay is within a stone's throw of y our room. After enjoying the sunset and a hand-in-hand stroll along the beach with my wife, we picked up the kids and found the best place for an evening of casual food and lively entertainment. O ur choice, McCabe's Ir ish Pub and Grill, is located on the first floor of the Inn. The pub was originally hand-crafted in D ublin, then shipped and r econstructed in Naples. Mc C abe's offers great food, cold draft beers from around the world, live music and one-of-a-kind ambiance. The old vault was kept and incorporated into the bar. It's easily the most popular spot on Fifth Av enue for a fun evening. After taking care to see that one love of my life was being properly pampered by the Inn's superb staff, it was time for me to play golf. The Inn on Fifth offers several golf packages that include many courses in the Naples area. I was fortunate enough to play at the Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club. D esigned by PGA and Champions Tour star Peter J acobsen and his partner, r enowned designer Jim Ha rd y, H ammock Bay is truly a spectacular golf experience. The course features one of the highest golf course elevations in southwest F lorida and was named one of the top ten new private courses in the world when it opened in 2004. Golfers at Hammock Bay experience a variety of environments as the course winds through r olling terrain, natural dunes, native lakes, mangroves and beach-like areas. The course, developed by W CI Communities and located between downtown Naples and the beaches of Marco Island, features five sets of tees, allowing golfers of any ability the option to play the course as difficult or as r elaxed as they desire. "W e set out to create a memorable golf experience at Hammock Bay and the finished product has, frankly, surpassed our own expectations," states J acobsen. I found the course immensely enjoyable. The S eaDwarf Seashore Paspalum greens rolled fast and true. Jacobsen and Ha r dy's design offers a constant variation in difficulty, taking full advantage of the unique environment and forcing golfers to use nearly every club in their bag as they travel the course. The diverse visual experience brought on by the contrast between the white sand and shells and the fairways and greens, along with the elevation changes and mangroves, provides a most beautiful setting for great golf. H ammock Bay's signature hole may be the shortest hole on the course. The par-3 11th is visually spectacular with native grasses, shell rock and sand framing the elevated green. Depending on the wind and pin location, the hole can play as much as 40 yards different from one day to the next. There is even a short, tempting par four that begs you to play aggressively and drive the green. I succumbed to the temptation, but paid a price as I missed the green and had to play my second shot from the shells and sand. It doesn't have to be a holiday weekend to treat the loves of your life to a r elaxing stay, with a little golf thrown in. Contact the I nn on Fifth at (888) 4038778 or online at www.innonfifth.com For information on Hammock B ay call (239) 259-1100 or visit www.hammockbaygcc.com. J ames Stammer has been an avid golfer and golf enthusiast for nearly 40 years.He hosts the Thursday Night Golf Show on WSTU 1450-AM.Contact him at stammergolf@yahoo.com. Lucille JohnstonL ucille Johnston, 91, of J ensen Beach, died June 11, 2013. S he was born in North Be r gen, N.J., and moved to J ensen Beach 30 years ago. S he is survived by a son G lenn; two grandsons M ichael (Ginny) and Gregory ; two sisters, Gertrude and R osemary and many nieces and nephews. Ar r angements by Aycock F uneral Home.Dennis E. ChrostowskiD ennis E. Chrostowski, 61, of Hobe Sound, died J une 11, 2013. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Hobe S ound for 13 years. He was a New York City P olice Emergency Service U nit Squad member "ESU9" fo r 20 years. He was a member of the SWAT team, New Yo rk City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, USA 9/11 F irst Responders and Abundant Life Church of Stuart. He was a first responder on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks of the World Trade C enters in New York City. He is survived by his wife, Ma r ia; two sons, Peter and Is r ael; four daughters, Allison, Nidza, Keila and Amy and 11 grandchildren. Ar ra ngements by Martin F uneral Home & Cremator y/Stuart Chapel.Robert WixsonR obert Wixson, 90, of J ensen Beach, died June 4, 2013. He was born in Flint, Mi ch., and lived in Jensen B each for 35 years. He is survived by a daughter, Polly and one grandson. Ar r angements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory.Mary Jane BrightMa ry J ane Bright, 84, of J ensen Beach, died June 11, 2013. S he was born in Quakertown, Pa., and lived in J ensen Beach for 50 years. Sh e is survived by her husband, Kermit; a daughter, Charlene; a son-in-law, T erry; two grandchildren, D ustin and Avery; a brother, Richard and a sister-in-law, Dorothy. Ar ra ngements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. F riday, June 21, 2013 B4 Martin CountyHometown News 068034 775093 775094 775096 775099 775100 WE BEAT ALL ESTIMATESCALL TODAY 772-692-9300www.TropicalPest.com Insects Bugging You? We Can HELP! FREEPERIMETER SPRAYW ith Your In-Home Inspection No ObligationLimited Time OnlyInitial Pest Control$75With this coupon. Up to 3000 sq. ft. Ask About Our Guarantee. Limited Time Only$50Initial Lawn & Ornamental ServiceUp to 1/2 An Acre. Limited Time Only$100 OFFTermite TreatmentIncludes Free Pest Control  10 Year Guarantee Limited Time Only 775143 068194 Obituaries A day trip offers a relaxing, different golfing experience GOLFJAMES STAMMER TELLEMYOUREADITINTHE

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Shannon Aubert, a junior at The Pine School, qualified for golf's U.S. Women's Open at Bear Lakes Country Club in W est Palm Beach. She will play the Open at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., from June 27-30. Shannon is an honors student at TPS and hopes to attend Stanford University.Photo courtesy of The Pine SchoolTREASURE COAST The Tr easure Coast Wildlife Center's eighth annual Golf for W ildlife tournament took place May 24 at The Fox Club in Palm City. Greeted by Larry Laoretti, 1992 U.S. Senior Open Champion and The Fox Club's golf instructor, 56 participants proceeded to the putting green to receive their special gift, a Scotty C ameron Putter, before the tournament teed off. H osted once again by long-time supporters Glen H ess and the Vicki Hess F oundation, Golf for Wildlife r aised more than $20,000. All funds raised will be used to support critical operational needs, such as food and medical services for the animals under care. "A t Golf for Wildlife, we had perfect weather, generous sponsors, hardworking volunteers and an amazing time by all involved," said D an Martinelli, the center's executive director. "We're already looking forward to another great Golf for W ildlife tournament at The Fo x Club again next year on Fr iday, May 2, 2014." Br aman Motorcars sponsored a hole-in-one challenge, where golfers had a chance to win a two-year lease on an Audi Q5 on Hole 7. On the other Par-3 holes, the golfers had a chance to win a gift certificate for the BMW Performance One Day Dr iving School, a Pinehurst golf getaway, and a Scotty C ameron Putter and ProV1 T itleist Golf Balls. At the luncheon, the tournament winners, Financial P lanning Associates for low net and McNicholas & Associates for low gross, received awards. Throughout the luncheon, golfers visited with the animals of the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center, smoked cigars provided by the on-site cigar roller, and participated in competitions with Larry Laoretti. At this year's silent auction, golfers won Miami M arlins tickets; fishing trips and other excursions; golf foursomes; trips to Antigua, B arbados and St. Lucia; a stay at the Vero Beach Hotel and Spa and much more. The Treasure Coast W ildlife Center, founded in 1974, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and natural habitats. This volunteer-driven organization treats thousands of sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals each year, including bobcats, eagles and alligators. The Wildlife Center serves Ma r tin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Palm B each counties. F or more information,visit www.TCWH.org. www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County B5 068155 775095 775098 775101BECOME A MEMBER OF THE HOBE SOUND CHAMBER TODAY! S ee why Membership has its privileges! J oin over 500 area businesses who know the value of membership in the H obe Sound Chamber of Commerce G et one free breakfast ($10 value) G et one free business card ad in The Pelican ($54 value) G et one free insert in The Pelican ($65 value) And so much more just for joining the Chamber and supporting the community of Hobe Sound.F or information call Jan Otten at the Chamber 772-546-4724 or email jotten@hobesound.org The Ultimate Golf ExperienceA Public Course with a Private Club Feel... 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FREE 10-inch Ad in the Hometown News for new members Marketing opportunities with other business leaders in the community Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Photo Op and a Tour of your Business. FREE 10-inch Ad in the HometownNews for new members 068145 068065 T ournament scores aces on, off the course Qualified Photo courtesy of Treasure Coast Wildlife CenterThe Treasure Coast Wildlife Center's Golf for Wildlife 2013 sponsor, Chip Barney, receives an award from Dan Martinelli, executive director of the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center. F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com V isit us at: www..comOL

PLOTTING A NEW GARDEN?Starting with potting soil can cut watering needs and help your plants P ageB2 Service dog assists student with epilepsy MARTIN COUNTY H igh school can be tough for any teen. But 16-yearold Katie OBrien, a sophomore at South Fork High School, has an even higher sense of anxiety. Diagnosed with epilepsy at age nine, Katie worries that at any moment a seizure could strike especially while roaming the halls at high school. The concern is not only for the effects of the seizure, but also peoples r eactions, because there are a lot of misconceptions about what to do while someone is having a seizure and many times people trying to help can be even more dangerous, said Jeri Lynn OBrien, K aties mother. Thankfully, Katie will now have protection when seizures strike thanks to a four-legged friend who will serve as a seizure alert and r esponse dog. The sixmonth-old Golden R etriever, named Ellie, was r eceived from Noelles Dogs Four Hope, an organ-F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com P ALM CITY Most people are familiar with the three Rs reduce, r euse, and recycle. And for one local company, its more than a saying or a waste reduction process; its part of their core values in operating their business. R3 Recycling is Martin C ountys subcontractor for the handling and r ecycling of construction and demolition debris. W ith a lofty goal of a 100 percent waste diversion r ate, R3 is committed to finding alternative uses for all the material it r eceives at the Martin C ounty Recycling Facility in Palm City. B ut R3 President Justin DA damo is invested in more than just waste diversion. DAdamo believes in helping to improve the communities where they work, and r ecently made that commitment known by becoming a sponsor of K eep Martin Beautifuls annual Extreme Martin M akeover at the Steward level. I t was a natural fit for us to support Keep Martin Beautifuls community improvement projects, Mr. DAdamo said. This is an organization that works with volunteers every day to better the quality of life in Martin County. The Extreme Mar tin Makeover projects are a great example of what communities can do when they work together. MARTIN COUNTY On J une 14, Martin County r esident Alan Forst became the newest judge to join the Fourth District C ourt of Appeal. The event was marked with a special judicial investiture at the Martin C ounty Courthouse that included a number of repr esentatives of the bar associations and fellow judges. The Fourth District C ourt of Appeal covers Bro ward, Palm Beach, Mar tin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River counties. This is the first time a Martin County resident was named a judge for the district since 1988. I knew one the judges was going to be leaving the court at the beginning of this year, Judge Forst said. I went through a few interviews, with the final one being with Governor Rick Scott. H is first full-time job out of college was at the C ommission on Civil Rights, and then he went on to become the special assistant to the assistant attorney general for civil r ights at the United Stated D epartment of Justice. He continued with his career path in Washington, D.C. before moving to S tuart in 1998 to work for Cr ary Buchanan and his law firm and be closer to his family. I v e had the opportunity to work with a great group of people, he said. And as a result of moving to Martin County, Ive made some friends for life. Though he took over the official duties of a judge three months ago, the ceremony gave his wife, three children and colleagues the opportunity to recognize his achievement. I do not take lightly the r esponsibility of being a state appellate judge, he said. I have such respect for people who have made the law their career. He also acknowledged the many people that came out to see him start his new career path. I cannot come close to expressing how deeply I appreciate seeing my family, colleagues, neighbors and friends today, and how truly humbled I am, J udge Forst said. Free HIV testing this week MARTIN COUNTY National HIV Testing Day will take place on J une 27, and to participate, the Mar tin County Health Department will have two free counseling and testing days in two different locations. The first observance will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a S tuart site, located at the 3441 S.E. Willoughby Blvd. The next day, Thursday, June 27, free testing and counseling will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at an I ndiantown site, located at 16401 S.W. Farm Road. No appointments are necessary to be tested. E ducation on the disease will also be available at both locations during this time. A ccording to a press release from the Florida Department of H ealth, the Centers for Disease C ontrol estimates that approximately 50,000 are infected with HIV each year in the United S tates and many may not know it. Getting tested is the first step to preventing the spread of the disease. Early testing leads to early medical treatment and support that can delay the progression to AIDS. The Martin C ounty Health Department offers rapid testing, so test re sults can be delivered in about 15 minutes. For more information,call (772) 221-4000,Ext.2130. SLC Lic.# 16373 MC Lic.#8P02863 772-871-5702 www.popcornremoval.comOccupied Homes Our Speciality POPCORN CEILINGSRemoved,Replaced with Knock DownJOSEPH STEVENS AND SONSLicensed,Bonded & Insured All Major Credit Cards AcceptedJMJ Guaranteed Work Since 1970Thanks To God Who Created Us! EXTERIOR PAINTING: Cleaning and Removing Mildew Seal Cracks &Caulk 100% Acrylic Paint WaterproongINTERIOR PAINTING: All Prep Work Install Crown Moulding Replace w/Custom Textures MARTIN COUNTY V ol. 12, No. 3 Your Local News and Information Source www.HometownNewsOL.com Friday, June 21, 2013 O nline at50%OffG ift Cer tificateswww.HometownNewsOL.com A Lionfish-only safari is coming up in July to clear them from the Lagoon heres what to look for SAFARI TARGETB1 INDEXClassifiedB6 Crossword B3 Golf B4 Horoscopes B2 Obituaries B4 Out & AboutB1 P olice Report A5 V iewpoint A6Eat spaghetti, r aise moneyA spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held at the Kane Center on June 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring entertainment by DJ "Tunes by T ony." Tickets are just $10, and are available at the K ane Center or by calling (772) 223-7807Use public transport to get aroundC ommunity Coach, the public transportation provider in Martin County, invites residents to avoid the traffic hassles and parkingNeed to know WEEKEND WEATHERF riday: Par tly cloudy; high: 88; low: 77; high tide: 6:53 a.m.; low tide: 1:01 p.m. Saturday: Par tly cloudy, chance of storms; high: 88; low: 7 5; high tide: 7:51 a.m.; low tide: 1:56 p.m. Sunday: Par tly cloudy, chance of storms; high: 86; low: 73; high tide: 8:47 a.m.; low tide: 2:50 p.m. W eather courtesy of www.weather.com Recycling company helps county with makeoverF or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographerHon. W. Matthew Stevenson, 4th District Court Of Appeals, on right administers the oath of office at the Judicial Investiture of Alan O. Forst while his wife Diana, middle, looks on at Martin County Court House in Stuart on Friday, June 14. Martin County resident named new judge Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographerJason Gonzalez of Tallahassee congratulates and presents the Federalist papers as a gift at the Judicial Investiture of the Hon. Alan O. Forst at the Martin County Court House in Stuart on Friday, June 14.By Dawn Krebsdkrebs@hometownnewsol.comBy Dawn Krebsdkrebs@hometownnewsol.com See DOG, A2 See MAKEOVER, A2 See N EED, A9 INSIDE

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ization that trains dogs for people across the country who are in need of a service dog to assist them in their daily life. It was through a chance encounter that Jeri Lynn learned about Noelles Dogs Four Hope during a r outine day at her job at the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties. I was assisting a client who was clearly having a difficult day and we got to talking and I learned that she also had a child with epilepsy and that they r eceived a service dog from N oelles Dogs Four Hope, Ms. OBrien said. While fully-trained service dogs are cost prohibitive, Noelles Dogs Four H ope is a more cost-effective option because it provides the training r esources to its clients and assists them in training the service dog. A seizure alert and r esponse dog can be trained to retrieve emergency medicine and a cell phone, get help from someone else who is in the house, lay with the person having a seizure, and hit an alarm to signal for help. The training process is ongoing and not without its hiccups. W e noticed that Ellie was having a tough time being at home alone during the day, so my employer, the Early Learning Co alition, allowed me to bring her in during the day throughout her training process and it helped tremendously she mostly hid under my desk but being around people is just what she needed, said Ms. OBrien. Clients at ELC we re all notified that there was a service dog onsite, and the only infraction was a couple of licked toes. Ellie recently spent a few w eeks on campus at South Fo rk H igh School during the last weeks at school, and will begin riding the bus along with Katie next y ear. I t has been a great exper ience for Katie and has provided sense of security for our whole family. I am so grateful that Ellie was brought into our lives, said Ms. OBrien. The Early Learning C oalition of Indian River, Mar tin and Okeechobee C ounties is responsible for the planning and implementation of school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten services in the three-county area. F or more information, visit www.elcirmo.org. F riday, June 21, 2013 A2 Martin CountyHometown News Cosmetic Porcelain Veneers Crowns & Bridges Root Canals Dentures Walk-Ins/Emergencies Welcomed Most Insurance Accepted286-3088www.familydentistryofstuart.comAffordable Excellence 6 Month 0%FinancingFor Qualified Patients through Care CreditRobert C. Flanary, DDS Mark Berger DMD T.J. Maxx, Dennys & Petco Plaza 2385 SE Federal Stuart S habla espaolOf StuartFamily Dental New Patient SpecialDental Implant SpecialFull Mouth X-Ray Exam Cleaning New Patient Only $115reg $210 $995Must present coupon. Applies to new patients only without insurance. Expires 6/30/13 Must present coupon. Expires 6/30/13Invisalign(Clear Braces) Consultation COMPLIMENTARYMust present coupon. 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In addition to numerous neighborhood beautification days and litter r emoval cleanups scheduled throughout the threemonth initiative, KMB coordinates a larger, community revitalization project as a part of its annual E xtreme Martin Makeover. This year, the organization completed its second year of a three-year commitment to the Booker Park community of Indiantown. W e were thrilled to be a part of a process that is re vitalizing homes, landscaping properties and ultimately bringing neighbors together to create a sense of community pride. We are proud to help Keep Mar tin Beautiful help all of Mar tin County, and look forward to more partnerships in the future, Mr. DA damo added.MakeoverF rom page A1

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W ebsite offers fitness, health information TREASURE COAST D aniel A. Rukeyser, D.C., of the Vital Wellness Center, has launched a new and improved website for his center that is designed to inform, educate and update the Treasure Coast r egion on all matters related to health, fitness and an improved lifestyle. O ur new site fills a void in the community for a wide r ange of information and topics ranging from updates on the latest news in fitness trends to what is happening with insurance coverage for auto and other accidents, said Dr. Rukeyser. We totally r edesigned the site with the public, and more importantly, those who want to become or remain healthy in mind. The website www.vitalwellnesscenter.com features information on nutrition, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, physical and massage therapy, chiro-F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com Samantha Clarke and Shaquille Allen of Port St. Lucie talk with TD Bank Treasure Coast Recruitment Manager Tiffany Navarro of Jupiter.Sevin Bullwinkle staff photographerIndian River State College held a job fair on Wednesday, June 12 at the Chastain Campus in Stuart to provide students and graduates the opportunity to network with employers. www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County A3 Mon.-Fri. 10 am 5 pm OFFICE LOCATIONS IN PORT ST. LUCIE AND STUART1801 SE Hillmoor Drive, Suite A104, Port St. Lucie, FL34952 407ASEOcean Boulevard, Stuart, FL34994 772-398-4550 www.TraditionalChineseHealing.com INTOUCHWITHYOURHEALTHStuart S. Shipe, DAOM, PABoard Certified Acupuncture Physician &Chinese Herbalist Registered PharmacistLEADER OF THE TREASURE COAST FOR ACUPUNCTURE &TRADITIONALCHINESE MEDICINE Relief from Disease or PainHost of Better Way to HealthWPSLAM1590 Thursdays at 11 amAcupuncture, Qi Gong, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition Counseling, Tuina Massage Therapywww.TraditionalChineseHealing.com FREE $95.00 EVALUATION & CONSULTATIONW ith this coupon or mention this ad*Does not include exam or treatment 901 SEMonterey Commons Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34996772-283-3414Dr. Hal Tobias Board Certified by American Board of Pain Medicine and Ninety Eighth (98th) in the world to be certified by the American Academy of Neurology in Pain Medicine Hal M.Tobias,M.D.CHCQM,FAIHQ,CIME Board Certified in Neurology and Pain Medicine MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTEDMedicare,BC/BS,Aetna,Most commercial carriers,Auto accidents,Workmans compensation cases Now Taking United Health Insurance Including AARP Secure Horizons NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTSDO YOU HAVE MEMORY PROBLEMS ?Accepting most insurance AARP Medicare Solutions, Humana, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Medicare and more. Shaun KellyLegal AssistantProviding Services to the Legal CommunityOver 25 years of Legal Assisting experience on the Treasure Coast P ERFECTLY LEGALOFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC If you have a need for high quality and professional office assistance, I can help. At Perfectly Legal Office Solutions, LLC, I will provide you with the quality work and professional service you will come to expect. Providing the following services: On-site or Pick-up/Drop Off Overflow Work Special Projects Vacations/Leaves Notary Public, State of Florida Confidentiality Agreement Provided References Upon request772-349-5519Shaun@PerfectlyLegalOS.comPerfectlyLegalOS.com Business Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographerP anera Bread east coast recruiter Kim Kay of Melbourne exchanges information with Alex Wind, 19, of Stuart. Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographerMitchell Marketings Yvonne A. Jones of Port St. Lucie shares some insight on Malaleuca, a 27 year old company marketing eco-friendly chemical free products, presenting a job opportunity to Bisecamanda Jean-Pierre of Port St. Lucie.Job fair allows students to network See WEBSITE, A4

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practic services, sports injuries, auto accidents, chronic pain and a variety of other topics. I t truly reflects what we are all about wellness that is vital for health, he said. As new information in any of the fields we have listed on the site becomes available, we will share that information to keep our r esidents physically and mentally fit and prepared whatever challenges they may face, he said. V ideos, links to articles, and blogs are also featured on the Vital Wellness site. V ital Wellness Center benchmarks success through patient satisfaction, extraordinary care, and wellness. Vital Wellness C enter has locations in Stuart and Fort Pierce, and provides convenient hours of operation Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. F or more information, call (772) 232-4091 in Stuart or (772) 882-9788 in Fort Pierce or visit www.vitalw ellnesscenter.com. STUART Joy Communications, a leading provider of unified communications, announced today that the company is placing special emphasis on bringing its innovative technology and applications to the rapidly growing legal industry. Joy C ommunications has a number of valuable communications and data networking solutions that support the needs of the legal community. These solutions have the unique ability of increasing productivity while decreasing the firms carbon footprint because of the significant impact they have on attorneys commute times, marketing efforts, reduction of office space and reduction in operational costs. An attorneys time is very v aluable and anything we can do to increase their efficiency has a dramatic impact to a law firm, said Peter Engle, president of Joy Communications. The utilization of technology solutions like Unified Communications enhances a firms green initiatives by drastically r educing the use of paper, r educing travel by utilizing video conferencing or web collaboration and allowing attorneys to receive calls, faxes and voicemails anytime, anywhere. This allows attorneys to work from home, at the courthouse or while they are visiting a client at their residence, while still providing the quality experience that both the firm and their clients have come to expect. U nified Communication solutions provide a number of impressive benefits which increase productivity in law firms. One example is presence management, which informs assistants and partners of where the attorneys are located at all times. Another is call recording, which allows lawyers to save r ecordings to client files and email them internally. Conference call management integrates with Microsoft O utlook and call attached data tracks who called and other various statistics as w ell. F ax-to-email and the ability to schedule outgoing faxes through a fax server lower telecommunication costs help businesses go paperless. Furthermore, businesses can benefit multiple office connectivity through VoIP, which unifies all incoming and outgoing communication. Additionally, law firms benefit significantly because attorneys are no longer tethered to a desk when they take advantage of Unified Communications mobile capabilities. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, enable law firms to increase productivity in a myriad of other ways as well. The Unified Communications interface has been developed with the end users specific needs in mind. This essentially means that the front-end of these systems are extremely easy to operate regardless of the individuals age or technical know-how. The advanced technology is hidden within each solution and may be managed internally by the organizations IT department or by certified team of Unified Communications professionals. Joy C ommunications, founded in 1982, with offices in Stuart, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale, is a multi-million dollar private company with over 10,000 customers throughout Florida. F or more information,call (800) 432-3638 or visit www.joycomm.com. Business helps law firms go green, increase productivity F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com F riday, June 21, 2013 A4 Martin CountyHometown News Is Your Is Your Wife HOT? Wife HOT?The Original Als Heating & Air Inc.Serving Martin and St. Lucie County for the past 38 years F amily Owned and Operated Since 1975Maintenance Repairs Sales Service Pool Heaters Als Heating & Air, Inc. Als Heating & Air, Inc. 772-335-4955 772-335-4955 50 % OFF % % % % Service Check-Up Service Check-UpNot valid with other offers. 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Photography courtesy of Michael N. VanattaF rom left: Attorney Mike Swan, Aileen Swan, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Maureen Swan, J.R. Fitch, Jeanne Swan, Kathy Swan-Fitch, Leslie Swan and Attorney Brad Rossway. TREASURE COAST Cr ime Stoppers of the Treasure Coast held their annual awards banquet at the Pelican Yacht Club on Wednesday, May 15. While honoring Treasure C oasts law enforcement agencies for the remarkable services they perform, Crime S toppers also paid a special tribute to Judge Eddie Swan who passed away this past y ear. W e are honored to have our father, Eddie Swan, recognized for his dedication and work for Crime Stoppers said Mike Swan, a partner in R ossway Moore Swan. H is legal career spanned ov er 60 years and he loved serving the state of Florida, M iami-Dade, and the Treasure Coast. One of his most endearing passions was his work in bringing public awareness to stopping crime through Crime Stoppers of the Treasure Coast. It was near and dear to his heart and he was very proud of being instrumental in getting legislation passed which allowed Cr ime Stoppers to receive funds from fines assessed by the criminal court. This is a r emarkable program and my fathers legacy will live on in the wonderful work done by Cr ime Stoppers. Dur ing his career Eddie S wan was Judge Advocate, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida, Assistant County Solicitor for D ade County, Assistant State A ttorney for Dade County, Grand Jury Legal Advisor, D ade County State Attorney's Office, U.S. Commissioner in the U.S. District C ourt for the Southern District of Florida and later served Of Counsel with the Ve ro Beach law firm of Rossway Moore Swan. M y father was active in and a leader in numerous organizations and honored for his tireless efforts and his extensive community involvement; no doubt his greatest passion being his work with Crime Stoppers, said Mr. Swan. F or more information contact Mike Swan or Gail Fr edrickson,Firm Administrator at (772) 231-4440 or visit www.verobeachlawyers.com. Crime Stoppers holds annual banquet, honors local manF or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County A5 Well be there to fix your Air EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7 No extra chargeincluding nights, weekends & holidaysA/C Repair A/C ReplacementCall about our Preventive Service with Club Membership FPL Participating ContractorOur Techs are drug & background checkedCALL 772-232-1114www.honestairinc.comAuthorized Rheem Authorized Rheem Distributor Distributor also ser also ser vicing all vicing all mak mak es & models es & models Servicing Servicing the T the T r r easur easur e Coast e Coast Since 2001 Since 2001 Stuart Police Department Martin County Sheriffs Office Police reportIf you have information about a crime, c all Treasure Coast Crimestoppers at (800) 273-TIPS. Editors note: This is a list of arrests,not convictions, and all arrestees are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law. See POLICE, A9

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One of the most basic moves one needs to master in order to get anything done on a PC is the "click." Sounds simple and obvious, doesn't it? Well, it is, but as many new computer users are finding, it's not necessarily simple. There are a few things that need to be kept in mind in order to master that one basic action. A frequently asked question is: "How do I know whether to click or double-click?" My answer is: "Easy! Click once, and if nothing happens, then doubleclick." If that seems selfexplanatory, it is. Just think about it; if clicking twice gives you a different result than when you click once, and you aren't sure which is which, then start off with a single click first. That's important, because double-clicking will often open a new window or launch a program or typically do something more drastic than a single click. In fact, the results of doubleclicking will often cover the icon you were working with. The single click has its place. When you click once, y ou should notice that your target object (whatever it is that you just clicked) will often turn blue (or whatever color your computer is set at). This change in color indicates to you that this particular icon is now highlighted or "selected." In other words, when you single click an icon and it turns a different color, you have focused the computer's attention at that particular object. Then, once something is selected, the computer knows that whatever you ask it to do next should be done to the object that's highlighted. What kind of things can y ou do to a selected object? Y ou can copy it by pressing the control (ctrl) key and the "c" key on the keyboard simultaneously. You could press the "Enter" key (which gives you the same r esults as if you doubleclicked). You could also delete the item or rename it if you clicked on the name. There are lots of uses for the single click; the important thing to remember is that's how you make sure the computer is "looking" at the same thing you are. As for the double-click, when you double-click an icon, it's absolutely essential that the mouse be kept completely still for both clicks. If you are trying to double-click an icon that's in close proximity to a folder icon and you doubleclick while the mouse is still moving, you run the risk of dragging the target icon and dropping it into the folder and moving it to another location on the computer. That can be a r eal puzzle to figure out where the icon went it just disappears! M any people who have trouble double-clicking hold the mouse with their wrist suspended in the air and a death-grip on the mouse. You don't have to grip it that tightly; just let it sit on the mouse pad. Rest the heel of your hand on the mouse pad and just push the mouse around with your fingertips. Once y ou loosen your grip, you'll find that the mouse will stay put. If you still have problems with the pointer wandering around when you are trying to click, you may want to consider a trackball. A trackball is like a mouse that's been flipped over on its back. You roll the ball around with your fingertips, and the base is stationary. Unlike a mouse, where the buttons go along for the ride, the buttons of a trackball are built into the non-moving base. So, when y ou click a trackball, keep y our fingers off the ball and click the button. That usually ends the "wandering clicker syndrome." S ean McCarthy fixes computers.He can be r eached at (888) 752-9049 or help@ComputeThisOnline.com (no hyphens). On a positive noteI never noticed how many unhappy people lived on the Tr easure Coast. Because of that, I want to send in a rave. I want to say that I am happy that I live in the best place in the whole world and the beauty that surrounds us. Im happy for our military that sacrifices so much for the good of our country. Thank you to the police and fire departments. To the Hometown News that gives us news, computer tips, good information on local restaurants and merchants, all for free. And to all those people and organizations that actually do something to help us be the best country, thank you.I want to fishI just recently went and got my Florida identification. I took my passport, Social Security card, rent agreement, power bill, etc. I just went to get a fishing license, and none of that is good enough. So with all my documentation, I have enough to fly to Pakistan and get information to build a bomb, or go terror ist school but I still cant get a fishing license?Visit museum and say thanksArticles were ever present in the local newspapers and online about the June 6, 1944 commemoration of the D-Day Inv asion. It brought back memories of my own father and his involvement in World War II. I remember the stories of his trials as a paratrooper of the 101st Airborne on the Normandy B eaches. I can envision him parachuting from the sky surr ounded by men who had lost their lives before they hit the ground. We need to give thanks on a regular basis to all the men and women that have served this great country through all wars and conflicts. We need never forget to say those two key words thank you. The Road to Victory Museum, behind V eteran's Memorial Park in Stuart, preserves the past for the present and shows their gratitude for our veterans. A plea made to drivers The speeding and the red light and stop-sign running drivers are out of control lately. Hey, whats your hurry, yo u re already here. U nfortunately, the county sheriffs department, when I called them, has told me it is too expensive for them to set up speed traps anymore. Dont they at least get some of the income from tickets? Mo stly, I wish to plead with aggressive or hurried drivers: P lease dont try to change the clock with your speedometer. In r eality, speeding and running red lights and stop signs wont get you where youre going much sooner than by obeying the lights and signs. R eally and you wont waste gas and risk lives.Gutter politics?G utter politics is not new. It is nevertheless deplorable. Pr esident Obama claims to be the great conciliator, but when Republicans do not immediately come to heel, they are called names. This is not his promised compromise. It is not leadership. It is mud throwing. It is gutter politics and it is harmful for America.L earn from your mistakes, USAIf we r eward illegality, we get more of it. That's the lesson America should have learned in 1986. That year, Congress passed a flawed immigration bill. It was supposed to give illegal immigrants citizenship and, at the same time, close our borders. Congress failed to close the borders and millions more illegals were attracted to sneak into our country. Today, we face a similar situation. Proposals before Congress place legalization first and promised border enforcement later, perhaps much later, perhaps never. It's a bad deal for America.We live in townH ey here's an idea, make "welfare" a charity not a government-sponsored entitlement. This way, the averageworking U.S. citizen doesnt have to support these babyproducing, young, drop-out-of-school mothers. If they want to have kids, they and the fathers would have to support their so-called families instead of using the kids as tools to get into subsidized housing. Me personally, if they dropped out of school, thats their fault. People today are r elying too much on the government for their lifestyle. Where does that money come from? The taxpayer. So make w elfare a charity. If you dont want to support people who knowingly work the system with kids that "they cant support, they shouldnt be having them. Yes, Fort Pierces poverty level is way too high, and then you wonder why we have such high crime and gang activity.A6 THIS WEEKS LUCKY THIS WEEKS LUCKYBUMPER STICKER VEHICLE Is this your license plate number? Go to the nearest HTNOffice to verify by noon Tuesday.GET YOUR BUMPER STICKER TODAY! STOPBY ANY OFFICEOR CALL!!! CONGRATULATIONSTO LASTWEEKSWINNER OF$400, TRACY MCELWAIN OF MELBOURNE I My VOLUSIA CO. 386-322-5900 BREVARD CO. 321-242-1013INDIANRIVER/MARTIN/ST LUCIE CO.772-465-5656 WIN$100 WIN$100This W eeks Prize This W eeks Prize Daisy money goes to help animals VIEWPOINTFRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 HOMETOWN NEWS WWW.HOMETOWNNEWSOL.COM Photo courtesy of Melissa TrainorDaisy Troop No. 31350 donated $100 earned from selling Girl Scout Cookies to the Treasure Coast Humane Society. The girls were happy to help fund some of the shelter animals. Got something to say? Call the Hometown Rants & Raves line at (772) 465-5504or e-mail newsfp@hometownnewsol.com. C allers are asked to refrain from making slanderous statements.Statements of fact will be checked for accuracy. What happens when you click the mouse COMP UTE THISSE AN MCCARTHY Published weekly by Hometown News, L.C., 50 59 Tu rnpike Feeder Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34951 Copyright 2013, Hometown News, L.C.Phone (772) 465-5656 Fax (772) 465-5301Classified (800) 823-0466 Rants & Raves (866) 465-5504Circulation Inquiries 1 -866-913-6397 circulation@hometownnewsol.comV oted # 1 Community Newspaper in America in 2005, 2006, 2007. One of the top 3 in America every year since 2003. Lee Mooty . . . . . . .General Manager/CFO V ernon D.Smith . . . . .Managing Partner Robin Bevilacqua . . . .Human Resources Kathy Young . . . . . .Major/Natl. Accounts Manager Amanda Tucker . . . . .Major/Natl. Accounts Consultant Jeffrey A. Mayer . . . . .Sales Manager Gary Dean . . . . . . .Senior Account Manager Christina Franco . . . . .Advertising Consultant Diane Schoeneck . . . .Advertising Consultant Mercedes Lee-Paquette .Production Manager Rita Zeblin . . . . . . .Classified Paginator Charlie Serrano . . . . .Graphic Artist P atricia Snyder . . . . . .Director Classified AdvertisingAnna Snyder-Vasquez . . .Senior Account Manager Carol Deprey-Zelenak . . .Classified Consultant Heather Donaldson . . . .Classified Consultant Steven Gardner . . . . . .Classified Consultant Dolan Hoggatt . . . . . . .Circulation Manager Kim Jenks . . . . . . . . .District Circulation Manager Sevin Bullwinkle . . . . . .Staff Photographer Dawn Krebs . . . . . . . .Associate Editor Anna-Marie Menhenott . . .News Clerk Amanda Tucker . . . . . .Office Manager/ Community Relations A letter to the CommissionersD ear Commissioners: We could cite many reasons why r esidents who live near the proposed truck stop on Kanner Highway oppose this project. Youve heard (or will hear) each objection from multiple local residents. I nstead, we now ask you to evaluate this project from the perspective of the entire county. Yes, the developer claims a financial benefit for Martin C ounty. But his estimates are just that estimates. B ut why would you consider approving a project that is in direct opposition to those things in which Mar tin County is heavily invested? For example: The Martin County website is intentionally designed to attract visitors with appealing video clips of the best of our beautiful county. Will visitors feel defrauded when they exit I95 behind a procession of tractor trailer trucks all bound for a truck stop? Is a parade of tractor trailer trucks off Stuarts I-95 exit congruent with our title, Sailfish Capital of the W orld? Would you plan a fishing trip to a place where a convergence of trucks is your first impression when there are many other east coast towns vying for recreational fishermen? Its bad enough that Lake Okeechobee pollution is being dumped in our waters. Do we really want to give r ecreational fishermen and vacationers yet another reason to go elsewhere? Do we want to encourage them to spend their discretionary dollars in other counties? As a result of a government and business investment partnership, Stuart was awarded Most Beautiful City by America in Bloom in 2008 (an award which is touted on the Stuart w ebsite). What kind of impression would we have made if a truck stop had been their first impression of Stuart especially since Exit 101 is the only Stuart exit on I-95? The Most Beautiful City award was accompanied by Honorable R ecognition for Environmental A wareness (also touted on the Stuart w ebsite). Again, would a truck stop immediately off the only Stuart exit have proclaimed that we are environmentally aware? Mechanics know diesel engines belch smoke more often in high humidity a regular w eather occurrence for this area! B elching smoke from processions of tractor trailers is certainly not in keeping with an environmentally aware community. The Martin County Sheriffs office has devoted extensive man-hours to deter thieves such as the Pillowcase B andits from entering Martin County, even to the point of conducting a traffic stop at the I-95 exit to identify vehicles with darkly tinted windows. Why would we want to build the type of business that has a reputation for attracting a transient population at this same location? As you can see, these objections transcend the concerns of residents living near the proposed truck stop. This is not a matter of NIMBY (Not in My B ackyard). This is an issue of what is in the best interest of all of Martin C ounty. P lease act on behalf of all Martin C ounty residents and stop a project that is clearly the antithesis of everything that makes our county great. R ussell and Ava Pennington Mar tin County Letter to the editor

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Earl Stewart is the owner and general manager of Earl Stewart Toyota in Nor th Palm Beach.The dealership is located at 1215 N.Federal Highway in L ake Park.Contact him at www.earlstewarttoyota.co m call (561) 358-1474,fax (561) 658-0746 or email earl@estoyota.com .L isten to him on Seaview AM 960, FM 95.9 and FM 106.9, which can be streamed at www.SeaviewRadio.com every Saturday morning between 9 a.m.and 10 a.m.Ford Motor Company just announced that they are going back to buttons and knobs instead of their high tech touch-screen and voicer ecognition multimedia systems in their cars. They made this decision because of too many complaints, although they said that the features were a motivation for customers to buy the car in the first place. This means that the high-tech gadgets seemed like a great idea until you tried to use them while driving. They were too complicated, sometimes didnt function the way the driver expected and r equired too much focus which detracted from keeping their eyes on the r oad. In case you havent noticed, technical advancements in cars are progressing at warp speed. We have far more computer power in a car today than in the rocket that took the first men to the moon. M ost of this is hidden under the hood and r equires very little driver knowledge or participation. B ut car manufacturers have also started loading up the cockpit with hightech gadgetry like multimedia equipped with B luetooth, touch-screens and voice recognition. Your smart phone is automatically connected to your multimedia system when y ou start your car. S ome cars have micro r adar that detects cars approaching alongside in y our blind spots or coming toward you as you back out of your parking spot. Theres even a camera mounted on the front of some cars that will tell you when you begin to move out of your lane and actually correct the steering wheel if you dont hear the audio warning. This camera will sound a warning and automatically apply the brakes if you approach an object too fast. To qualify for a drivers license today, you have to learn all of the traffic rules and prove that you can drive a car on the road and park it. The drivers test today is no different than it was 50 years ago when cars we re far simpler to operate. F ifty years ago, cars didnt have cruise controls, navigation systems, front and rear video cameras, r adar, Bluetooth, touchscreens, multiple warning lights and sounds, integration with smartphones, automatic braking and ability to keep the car tracking between the two white lines in the road. Where we find ourselves today is on the verge of a driverless car. In fact, driverless cars are allowed on the road today and legal in several states, including F lorida. Five or ten years from now when driverless cars become a reality, there will be virtually no accidents on the road. C omputers are far smarter and coordinated than we are and even taking into consideration the occasional computer failure, they are safer. C omputers dont ever lose their focus. They dont get mad at other drivers, look at pretty girls on the side of the road, drink too much or fall asleep at the wheel. C ar insurance premiums will go down drastically when driverless cars become a standard. U ntil all the complicated high-tech gadgetry on todays car is completely taken over by the computer, we need to think about being sure humans are capable of safely focusing on their driving while they operate their complex accessories. Car buyers should be thoroughly trained on the operation of all of the high-tech gear on their cars. A human being cannot focus on driving safely at the same time they are trying to figure out how to disconnect their iPhone from their Bluetooth when a call comes in that they want to keep private. It can be distracting just to change the station on a radio that has satellite, AM, FM, and interfaces with your smartphone. A driver should be so well trained that its almost reflex with no conscious thought r equired. When Im using my navigation system, guided by a womans voice, and I r each the point where I know the rest of the way and dont require guidance, I can never remember how to make her stop talking. I take my eyes off the road while I try to figure it out. I know I should pull over to the side to do this, but if its r ush hour on I-95, this can also be dangerous. When a person takes a drivers test, he or she should have to prove that they can easily and quickly operate the cars high-tech accessories while safely driving. When a person buys a car with new gadgetry, the dealer should be required to train that buyer in the fast, efficient operation of all accessories and the buyer should complete a test to demonstrate that they did in fact learn what was taught. If the test wasnt passed, the particular accessories that the buyer couldnt demonstrate competence in would be disabled until that time that they can demonstrate proficiency. C urrently, all a car salesman does for a new buyer is give her or him an o wners manual which nobody reads. Even if a buyer was inclined to study the owners manual, they are way too lengthy and written in a boring, nonuser friendly style. The navigation systems are so complex that they have their own owners manual at least a couple of inches thick. Governor Rick Scott r ecently signed a bill into law making it illegal to text while driving. Actually, texting with voice recognition is no more unsafe than talking on a hands-free cell phone while driving. 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The March winds have moved on, the rain has stopped and it almost seems like summer is finally here. It sure took a while. F ishing is heating up across the board, on beaches, inlets, offshore and in the river, with the ever-elusive tarpon making a showing already, to the gator trout lurking amongst the docks. Of course, with snook being out of season for the next three months, you can bet there has been plenty of them, too. It is hard to fit all the great fishing going on in one report, but I will do my best. Offshore was a little shaky to start the week. The cold water moved in and the bait disappeared, and it seemed that all we heard about was a few Bonita. The last few days, however, have been a different story. We have seen cobia, Wahoo, dolphin, mutton snapper, and kingfish. M ind you, thats just what was brought into the store ov er the weekend by multiple anglers: Wahoo up to 65 pounds, Cobia up to 35 pounds and some beautiful mutton up to 7 pounds. Most of the action was in 80to 120-feet of water. The bait has made a showing again, with the majority of it north of the H ouse of Refuge, and a few showing at the Bull Shark as w ell. R ule of thumb; dont ever leave fish to find fish. Make sure at some point in the process you get a couple baits in the water. With all that food there, you can bet something is underneath. The beaches have settled down after all the wind, rain and renourishment. With whiting and croaker at the top of the list, small pieces of frozen shrimp and fish bites pitched into the trough will get dinner. Catch one too small for the table? Put him back on a hook for a catch and release. As for other fish, Snook has been spectacular. Big J acks have also been cruising the beach in the early morning. The big chugger top water baits make for an explosive bite, but youre in for a long ride if a tarpon beats them to it. The river has been loaded with big trout, big jacks, r edfish, flounder, Sheepshead and Drum. Summertime fishing is early in the river, where you go out before sun up and youre back in time for breakfast. The flats on the east side of the river north of little mud creek have been great. Theres top-water action early, then just switch to a live shrimp, suspending baits or soft plastics as the sun gets up. F lounder have been caught along the power lines and around the docks on the west side using shrimp on a jig head or gulp baits. The docks along the St. L ucie River are producing great Snook fishing, with live baits being the favorite. R emember, handle with care as Snook are out of season till S ept. 1. Tight lines, everyone! H enry Caimatto is the o wner of the Snook Nook Bait and Tackle shop in Jensen B each. MARTIN COUNTY Local fundraising professionals plan to gather on J une 27 to discuss ways that capital campaigns can actually build an annual giving program and vice-versa. G uest speaker Craig Chindemi, CFRE, Vice President and Chief Philanthropic Officer of Martin Health Foundation, will address this issue with members and guests of The Association of Fund R aising Professionals bimonthly luncheon meeting, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on J une 27 at Maneros Restaur ant, located at 2851 S.W. H igh Meadows Ave. in Palm City. In this discussion, Mr. Chindemi plans to discuss the fundamental principles that ensure an organization is positioned favorably postcampaign from a revenue perspective. Mr. Chindemi was named vice president and chief philanthropic officer for Martin H ealth System in December 2012. He brought more than 25 years of experience in fundraising for health care, higher education and national social service agencies to Martin Health Foundation. M ost recently, he served as vice president for institutional advancement at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. A member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals since 1987, Mr. Chindemi has served a wide variety of organizations, including the Par alyzed Veterans of America, Community Counseling Ser vices, Nova Southeastern U niversity and St. Thomas U niversity in Miami. The luncheon and presentation is open to any fundraising professional, executive director, board member or any other individual interested in charitable giving. A ttendees are encouraged to arrive at 11:30 a.m. for an opportunity to network with other area professionals. The cost for the lunch is $15 for AFP members or $25 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.afptreasurecoast.org or by calling Suzanne H orstman at (772) 285-3468. AFP is the largest association of fundraisers in the world and represents nearly 30,000 fundraising practitioners across the globe. 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Martin County B1 T T uesdays 4-10 uesdays 4-10 D D ining R ining R oom S oom S pecial O pecial O nly nly E E njo njo y 50% OFF a B y 50% OFF a B ottle of ottle of W W ine inewith the purchase of 2 Dinner Entrees or food purchase of $30 or more,now thru September Happy Hour All Day,Every Day in our Bar and Patio Half Off DrinksLIVE ENTERTAINMENT $5.00 OFFYOUR NEXT PURCHASE OF $20 OR MORE.$5.00 off your next purchase of $20 or more at participating locations only. Not valid for alcoholic beverages. Not available with any other discounts, specials, coupons or offers. Does not include tax or gratuity. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Limit one coupon per table per visit. JEN5OFF SPECIA L EVENTS FRIDAYS THROUGH JUNE 28 Gentle Yoga for Seniors: 10 a.m. on June 14, June 21 and June 28, at the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. Yoga will be taught by Linda Iseminger, a registered yoga teacher with additional training from Duke Integrative Medicine in teaching therapeutic yoga to seniors. Participation may reduce falling risk and help to improve posture, stability, range of motion, body awareness, sleep patterns, and personal independence. Classes begin with a short period of breathwork designed to quiet the mind and focus students' attention inward. P ostures that include mindful stretching & holding with awareness, and standing poses for stability and balance and developing core strength, will be the focus. Some postures may be practiced while seated in a chair. Others are done standing, while holding on to a stable support, if needed. Some are practiced on a yoga mat, with specific instruction (if necessary) in how to properly transition from standing to floor with the help of a chair. Classes finish with a short period of savasana (relaxation pose), either lying on the floor or seated in a chair. Suggestions will be made to adapt a pose to your comfort level. No yoga experience is necessary, and all fitness levels are welcome. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, block, belt and blanket, if you have them. Registration is required. Call (772) 288-5702.SAT URDAY, JUNE22 Fishing tournament, chili cookoff and book signing to benefit the Rivers Coalition: T he party starts at 4 p.m. at the Lost River Plantation Club House/Marina off Kanner Highway near I-95. Author and former county commissioner Mary E. Dawson will be signing her prize-winning novel, The River Way Home, a tale about western Martin County and pristine rivers in 1914, at the Lost River Plantation Fishing T ournament and Chili Cook-Off. The goal of the tournament is to raise awareness and donations for the Rivers Coalition, and a portion of all book sales will go to the Rivers Coalition. The fishing tournament is open to all residents, non-resident friends and family and sponsors, with cash prizes. T he chili cookoff will be judged by local restaurant sponsors. F or more information, visit www.riverscoalition.org. Sound Realm Electronic Music F estival: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. rain or shine at the Martin County Fairgrounds, 26 16 S.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart. Two stages featuring live entertainment from local and national DJs, artists and more. F ood and beverage stands will be available. VIP and regular tickets available. Must be at least 16 years old to attend, and 21+ to drink. Valid photo ID required. No drugs, weapons, or illegal substances will be tolerated. Gates open at noon and close at midnight. F or more information, visit http://www.soundrealmfestival.com. 'A Broadway Revue' closes out 2013 Elisabeth Lahti Concert Series: 2 p.m. in the Donahue Room of the Peter &Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson A ve., Palm City. StarStruck Performing Arts Center & Theatre presents A Broadway Revue: Peter Jones & Friends, as the sixth and final event in the concert series. Free tickets are required and available for pickup only at the Cummings Library beginning June 18. Reservations cannot be accepted by telephone. F or more information, call (772)221-1403 or visit www.library.martin.fl.us. Drum Circles at three libraries: Steve T urner of Giving Tree Music presents Food from Fans combines baseball and giving TREASURECOAST On J une 27, baseball fans at Tr adition Field will get a chance to see more than popcorn, peanuts and cracker jacks. Theyll also get to see canned fruits and vegetables. The St. Lucie and Martin chapters of Thrivent F inancial are working with the St. Lucie Mets to hold its annual Food from Fans night. This is the sixth year the non-profit financial service company has held the food fundraiser, and the goal this year is to collect two tons of food. The food drive enables baseball fans to enjoy a fun evening out while at the same time helping those in need. On Thursday, June 27, baseball fans that bring two cans of food to the Thrivent Community table that will be set up by the front gate of the baseball stadium will receive one free admission ticket to that evenings scheduled game, which begins at 6:30 p.m. At the game, baseball fans will see the St. Lucie M ets play against the Palm B each Cardinals. This is the only night and game that will be accepting these donations, and all dry goods and canned food collected will be donated to the Tr easure Coast Food Bank, which serves all of the Tr easure Coast, and the H ouse of Hope, which serves Martin County residents. Last year, approximately 1,000 baseball fans helped with the food drive. Tr adition Field is located at 525 N.W. Peacock Blv d. in Port St. Lucie. Mar tin CountyEntertainmentDining &SECTION B WWW.HOMETOWNNEWSOL.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 TREASURE COAST In an attempt to rid Treasure Coast waters of the invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish, local r esidents are taking measures into their own hands. O nly a few of the nuisance species was introduced to local waters in 1986, and since that time, the fish have multiplied beyond measure, said Captain Don Voss, safari organizer. The species have no natural predators, which makes their stay on the Tr easure Coast a luxurious one. They are free to roam local waterways, eating triple their weight in food a day, and depleting an intricate part of the I ndian River Lagoons eco-system. B ecause of the threat that Lionfish have on the delicate eco-system, local anglers are invited to participate in the inaugural Treasure Coast Lionfish S afari, which will be held at the Fort Pierce Marina. The food that the Lionfish devour is also the food that local prize fish, snapper and grouper, eat. Because the Lionfish are such ferocious eaters, and because they are not the food source of any other fish, they continue to multiply and if not contained, will destroy the habitat and fish in the lagoon and other waterways, Captain V oss said. Residents need to be aware that the invasive species has moved onto near-shore reefs, into the inlets and is set up for a massive invasion of the In dian River Lagoon. The fish, attractive to look at, have long venomous, spikey fin rays protruding from their back, which if come in contact with human flesh, can cause swelling, hours of pain and other adverse effects. This is a lionfish only event and re gistered teams, in any waters within the Treasure Coast, can take lionfish without a permit. Boat captains, fishermen and divers from Sebastian to St uart are welcome to register for cash prizes and tournament awards. Winning categories for both teams and individuals. Pr esenting businesses are the Fort Pierce City Marina, Southern Eagle, Mar ine Cleanup Initiative and TreaLionfish Safari taking place July 20-21 Photo courtesy of Capt. Don VossA Lionfish is photographed on Pepper Park reef.By Anna-Marie Menhenottnews@hometownnewsol.com See LIONFISH, B3F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.com Amateur Radio Operators to host Field Day MARTIN COUNTY Thousands of Ham Radio operators worldwide will show off their emergency capabilities to the public at Sandsprit Park June 22 and 23. Re cently, the news has been full of reports of ham r adio operators providing critical communications in emergencies including the Midwest tornadoes, storms and other events. Locally, during and immediately following hurricanes Frances, Jean, and Wilma, amateur radio or Ham radio was often the only way people could communicate, and local volunteers as well as many other hams traveled to save lives and property. When trouble is brewing, ham radio people are often the first to provide critical information and communications. On the weekend of June 22-23, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with these ham-radio operators and see for themselves what amateur r adio is about. Theyll be showing the newest digital and satellite capabilities, voice communications and more. Hams from across the USA are holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities and their unique technology knowhow on this weekend. The annual event, called F ield Day, is the climax of the week-long "Amateur Radio Week" sponsored by the American R adio Relay League, the national association for Amateur Radio. U sing only emergency power sources, ham oper-F or Hometown News NewsFP@hometownnewsol.comSee R ADIO, B2 See OUT, B3Out & about

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ators construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and back yards around the country. The slogan, Ham radio works when other systems don't! is more than just words to the hams, as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. Mo re than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year's event. In S tuart, the Martin C ounty Amateur Radio Association and Martin C ounty Amateur Radio Emergency Service are demonstrating Amateur R adio operating on emergency power systems at S andsprit Park, located at 3443 S.E. St Lucie Blvd. in S tuart. The public is invited to come see ham radios new capabilities and learn how to get your own FCC r adio license before the next disaster strikes. The next free Amateur Radio classes start soon and you may sign up at the event. F or more information, visit www.mcaraweb.com or www.wx4mc.org.Aries-March 21-April 19Sometimes dreams are slow in coming. Never lose hope or give up. Future success calls for you to hang in there and keep feeding and encouraging your dreams to g row. Sweet rewards are on the way. T aurus-April 20-May 20Stay calm. There is light at the end of the tunnel. You have safely come through the most challenging times, intact in body, mind, heart and soul. Positive results are coming for all the efforts recently made. Gemini-May 21-June 21F ear, doubt and indecision all live in the shadow of the mind. The mind has a dual nature. First impressions are always the best before fear and doubt set in. Do what is right and the universe will multiply it and bring it back tenfold. Cancer-June 22-July 22Y our life is filled with love, peace, health, abundance, faith and joy. You have everything you need to be happy. Y ou are blessed and more is on the way.L eo-July 23-Aug. 22W hen you stay focused on your top goals and take action, positive results are sure to follow. Just be patient and look for the signs that they are blessed and beginning to grow. Virgo-Aug. 23-Sept. 22Call in favors from friends when needed. It's the giving and receiving that creates balance in life. You are on a positive roll. Set your heart on the right course and follow it through to completion.Libra-Sept. 23-Oct. 22A daily search for wisdom is one of your greatest strengths. A continuing search for life's deeper meanings drives you in your quest. New doors of opportunity are beginning to open. Scorpio-Oct. 23-Nov. 21W hat are you waiting for? Remove any obstacles from your path and move forward. T he living brilliance in your heart and spirit are ready to awaken and carry you to g reat new heights. Sagittarius-Nov. 22-Dec. 21Y our judgment has never been better. You are listening to and trusting your instincts. T hey always speak the truth. P atience is the key along with trust and faith. Continue to live in the moment. The past is the past. Capricorn-Dec. 22-Jan. 19Many important decisions are looming in the future. Be very clear and explore the many possibilities before settling on the final. Your happiness hinges on this. Make decisions based on what feels right. Aquarius-Jan. 20-Feb. 18Y ou are in a happy place. Make positive choices on who and what you bring into your life. Continue to identify areas that need attention and take action as needed. You are amazing when challenged. Pisces-Feb. 19-March 20Y ou have a strong powerful mind, but your best results come when you follow your heart and instincts. You were born with wise judgment and a great sense of fairness. Refuse to let stress wear you down and burn you out. 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Jupiter Island Luncheon CruiseCRUISING EVERY THURSDAYW eddings,Anniversaries,Birthdays, Corporate Groups and any other event.Call about these and other cruises. Call also for private charter informationSails from The Sailsh Marina, StuartFollow us on Facebook 772-225-2100www.Islandprincesscruises.com Call About OurJULY 4TH CRUISE! June 21 Horoscopes One of the most important items for a successful garden or landscaping project is the soil that is used for planting. When you visit y our local nursery, you will have a multitude of choices and varieties of soils from which to choose. You will find potting blends, top soil, soil with cow manure and soil with fertilizer already added, just to name a few. Where you plan on planting your plants will have a lot to do with which choice will be best you your needs. If you plan on doing primarily container gardening, you will want to use a good quality potting mix. There are several brands on the market in a var iety of price ranges but personally; I have had the best results with Miracle Gro potting mix. The product is a blend of soil and moisture-retaining amenities to make for an excellent product. There are, of course, other options such as Hyponex, J iffy etc. All these companies make great products and often it is just a personal choice of what brand works best for you. At the very least, look for a soil blend that is light in consistency and is not sopping wet in the bag. U sing an inferior potting soil can cause that dried, caked-up look after the soil begins to dry out between watering cycles. U nlike food products, soil manufacturers do not have to list their ingredients on the bag. If a particular bargain brand of soil does not mention what is in the bag, it is often wise to steer clear of that option. M any people like to make their own blend of potting mixes by stirring together different flavors of soil. For example, I like to mix Miracle Gro potting mix with another soil that contains cow manure. S imply use about a 3 to 1 r atio. Use 3 parts of the Mir acle Gro to 1 part of the soil with cow manure. This creates an excellent mix for getting your new plants a good start when you plant them. With all the concerns of water shortages and restrictions on watering, you can also add a couple scoops of plain old-fashioned peat moss. The peat will help the soil r etain the moisture much longer thus reducing your watering requirements. I can still remember in the old days receiving a truckload of the pure C anadian peat shipped direct with the ice and snow still on the truck! Although harder to find than it used to be, some nurseries should still have it available. A dding these extra ingredients can make your soil drain better, keep it from caking and also allow more nutrients to reach the roots of your plants. If you are planting in containers, you can add some extra ingredients to the recipe. Perlite is a good choice of additives if you want your soil to breathe. This volcanic substance (which is actually glass) will help create air pockets in the soil to make it lighter and less likely to cake up. The substance also has good water water-retention properties. Perlite also has many other uses in our daily lives including being an ingredient in plasters, mortar and insulation. D epending on what type of plants you plan on using in your garden, the Ph of yo ur soil can be an important factor. F or example, if you are planting Ixoria or gardenia, y ou want your soil to be on the acidic side. You can add aluminum sulphate to the soil to increase the Ph. If y ou are planting a vegetable garden, you want a lower Ph and adding some lime will help to sweeten the soil and give you great tasting vegetables. J oe Zelenak has more than 30 years experience in gardening and landscape. S end e-mails to hometowngarden@gmail.com or visit his website www.hometowngarden.com. Potting soil basics before you plot new plants GARDEN NOOKJOE ZELENAK RadioF rom page B1

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sure Coast Caf. Local lionfish hunters, TEAM FRAPP ER, are hosting the event. A ctivities will start at Marina Square in downtown Fort Pierce at 2 p.m. with weighin taking place at 6 p.m. both days. A captains meeting will take place the Friday before, on July 19. The event will include live music, booths and activities. A chef competition that will use the meat from the freshly-caught Lionfish is in the works. S ponsors are still being sought. Vendors are invited to sign up for booth space. F or more information, including sponsorship opportunities,vendor space, tournament schedule,entry fees,rules,forms and safety instructions,visit www.TreasureCoastLionfishSafari.co m.Shakras Deli and Restaurant held a dog wash to benefit the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach on Sunday, June 8. F or the suggested $10 donation, the dogs would get clean and the deli donated a buyone-get-one-free sandwich certificate, as well as contributing 10 percent of the proceeds. www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County B3 Buy One,Get One Beverage of Equal or Lesser Value Come visit us at The Deck Restaurant &Bar to experience a taste of Old Florida. Hidden behind the Harbor Inn, nestled on the shores of the lovely St.Lucie River,The Deck has been a local favorite since 1976.Enjoy our W ater Front Dining,stunning sunsets,and live music.Bring your friends and family to relax with great people,good times and tasty food.Full Bar $7 Lunch M-F Wine List Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. Daily Dinner Specials 307 NWNorth River Drive Parking Lot Attendants Weekendswww.thedeckstuart.com KIDS BRUNCHWITHMR. BRIANSATURDAYS 11 AM 3 PMRESTRICTIONS APPLYWinner of Taste of Martin Co. Best App! Native Bahamian Seafood Dishes, Steaks, Rawbar & CocktailsEat, Drink andGET CONCHY! At the Treasure Coasts #1 Riverfront Fish House3945 NE Indian River Drive 772-334-1130(On the Indian River, just north of the Jensen Causeway)Lunch &Dinner 7 Days a Week Live Reggae MusicIncredible Views, RIVERFRONT DINING! Reggae by the River! Live Bands! Call for Schedule Buckets of Beer &Cocktail Specials Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographerKayla, a 6 year old tri-color Australian Shepherd, gets a bath from Gail St. Philip and Laura Barry, both of Palm City, and Bill Cahill of Stuart. Boss, a 19 month old European Great Dane, gives his owner, Kye Crawford of Port St. Lucie, a hug after his bath.Sevin Bullwinkle staff photographerGoing dog wildLionfishF rom page B1 drum circles at three Martin County libraries on June 22. Each is a one-hour interactive musical performance for the whole family. Participants will sing, drum, dance and laugh together while making music and experiencing the joy of community. Turner brings a trailer full of drums and percussion instruments, giving each group member one to play. If you don't drum, you have to dance. Registration is required by calling. First circle is at 11 a.m. at the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart; call (772) 288-5702. Second circle is at 1 p.m. at the Robert Morgade Library, 5851 S.E. Community Drive, Stuart; call (772) 463-3245. Third circle is at 3 p.m. at the Hoke Library, 1150 N.W. Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach; call (772) 463-2870. MONDAY, JUNE24 Invasive Pests in Your Y ard: Martin County Master Gardeners, in cooperation with the Martin County Library OutF rom page B1 See OUT, B6

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Nothing beats a w eekend away with the loves of my life, my family and my golf clubs. If you ask my wife, she may just tell you that its not always in that order, either. Living in Florida, we're blessed with a plethora of places to escape for a couple of days. Wanting to enjoy a special Father's D ay weekend, I chose a special place. The Inn on F ifth in Naples, an elegant boutique hotel, comes complete with its own spa, signature restaurants, fitness center and a dazzling pool. Judging from my brood's reaction, I chose well. Located in the heart of old Naples, the Inn on F ifth isnt close to everything, its the centerpiece of it. This lavish hotel was originally a bank building built in the late 1940s. In 1998, work was completed to turn the 50-year-old building into a hotel fashioned in the spirit of popular 1920s Palm Beach architect, Addison Mizener. The Inn features an abundance of Spanish archways, private terraces, lavish fountains and pineapple finials. Each of the 87 rooms offers an assortment of views from the sparkling pool and courtyard to fabulous Fifth Av enue. There are also ov ersized suites with walkout balconies, J acuzzis, Italian marble baths and separate living r ooms. Each room comes decorated in relaxing rich tones and classic European art. The doors of the Inn on F ifth open to a celebrated collection of upscale boutiques, shops, gourmet r estaurants, sidewalk cafes and art galleries. Just a short, sunny five-block stroll away is the white sand beaches of the Gulf of M exico. Ev erything one needs to enjoy a relaxing stay is within a stones throw of y our room. After enjoying the sunset and a hand-in-hand stroll along the beach with my wife, we picked up the kids and found the best place for an evening of casual food and lively entertainment. O ur choice, McCabes Ir ish Pub and Grill, is located on the first floor of the Inn. The pub was originally hand-crafted in D ublin, then shipped and r econstructed in Naples. McC abes offers great food, cold draft beers from around the world, live music and one-of-a-kind ambiance. The old vault was kept and incorporated into the bar. It's easily the most popular spot on Fifth Av enue for a fun evening. After taking care to see that one love of my life was being properly pampered by the Inns superb staff, it was time for me to play golf. The Inn on Fifth offers several golf packages that include many courses in the Naples area. I was fortunate enough to play at the Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club. D esigned by PGA and Champions Tour star Peter J acobsen and his partner, r enowned designer Jim Ha rd y, H ammock Bay is truly a spectacular golf experience. The course features one of the highest golf course elevations in southwest F lorida and was named one of the top ten new private courses in the world when it opened in 2004. Golfers at Hammock Bay experience a variety of environments as the course winds through r olling terrain, natural dunes, native lakes, mangroves and beach-like areas. The course, developed by W CI Communities and located between downtown Naples and the beaches of Marco Island, features five sets of tees, allowing golfers of any ability the option to play the course as difficult or as r elaxed as they desire. W e set out to create a memorable golf experience at Hammock Bay and the finished product has, frankly, surpassed our own expectations, states J acobsen. I found the course immensely enjoyable. The S eaDwarf Seashore Paspalum greens rolled fast and true. Jacobsen and Har dys design offers a constant variation in difficulty, taking full advantage of the unique environment and forcing golfers to use nearly every club in their bag as they travel the course. The diverse visual experience brought on by the contrast between the white sand and shells and the fairways and greens, along with the elevation changes and mangroves, provides a most beautiful setting for great golf. H ammock Bays signature hole may be the shortest hole on the course. The par-3 11th is visually spectacular with native grasses, shell rock and sand framing the elevated green. Depending on the wind and pin location, the hole can play as much as 40 yards different from one day to the next. There is even a short, tempting par four that begs you to play aggressively and drive the green. I succumbed to the temptation, but paid a price as I missed the green and had to play my second shot from the shells and sand. It doesn't have to be a holiday weekend to treat the loves of your life to a r elaxing stay, with a little golf thrown in. Contact the I nn on Fifth at (888) 4038778 or online at www.innonfifth.com For information on Hammock B ay call (239) 259-1100 or visit www.hammockbaygcc.com. J ames Stammer has been an avid golfer and golf enthusiast for nearly 40 years.He hosts the Thursday Night Golf Show on WSTU 1450-AM.Contact him at stammergolf@yahoo.com. Lucille JohnstonL ucille Johnston, 91, of J ensen Beach, died June 11, 2013. S he was born in North Bergen, N.J., and moved to J ensen Beach 30 years ago. S he is survived by a son G lenn; two grandsons M ichael (Ginny) and Gregory ; two sisters, Gertrude and R osemary and many nieces and nephews. Arr angements by Aycock F uneral Home.Dennis E. ChrostowskiD ennis E. Chrostowski, 61, of Hobe Sound, died J une 11, 2013. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Hobe S ound for 13 years. He was a New York City P olice Emergency Service U nit Squad member "ESU9" for 20 years. He was a member of the SWAT team, New Yo rk City Patrolmens Benevolent Association, USA 9/11 F irst Responders and Abundant Life Church of Stuart. He was a first responder on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks of the World Trade C enters in New York City. He is survived by his wife, Mar ia; two sons, Peter and Isr ael; four daughters, Allison, Nidza, Keila and Amy and 11 grandchildren. Ar ra ngements by Martin F uneral Home & Cremator y/Stuart Chapel.Robert WixsonR obert Wixson, 90, of J ensen Beach, died June 4, 2013. He was born in Flint, Mi ch., and lived in Jensen B each for 35 years. He is survived by a daughter, Polly and one grandson. Arr angements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory.Mary Jane BrightMa ry J ane Bright, 84, of J ensen Beach, died June 11, 2013. S he was born in Quakertown, Pa., and lived in J ensen Beach for 50 years. Sh e is survived by her husband, Kermit; a daughter, Charlene; a son-in-law, T erry; two grandchildren, D ustin and Avery; a brother, Richard and a sister-in-law, Dorothy. Ar ra ngements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. F riday, June 21, 2013 B4 Martin CountyHometown News WE BEAT ALL ESTIMATESCALL TODAY 772-692-9300www.TropicalPest.com Insects Bugging You? We Can HELP! FREEPERIMETER SPRAYW ith Your In-Home Inspection No ObligationLimited Time OnlyInitial Pest Control$75With this coupon. Up to 3000 sq. ft. Ask About Our Guarantee. Limited Time Only$50Initial Lawn & Ornamental ServiceUp to 1/2 An Acre. Limited Time Only$100 OFFTermite TreatmentIncludes Free Pest Control 10 Year Guarantee Limited Time Only Obituaries A day trip offers a relaxing, different golfing experience GOLFJAMES STAMMER TELLEMYOUREADITINTHE

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Shannon Aubert, a junior at The Pine School, qualified for golfs U.S. Womens Open at Bear Lakes Country Club in W est Palm Beach. She will play the Open at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., from June 27-30. Shannon is an honors student at TPS and hopes to attend Stanford University.Photo courtesy of The Pine SchoolTREASURE COAST The Tr easure Coast Wildlife Centers eighth annual Golf for W ildlife tournament took place May 24 at The Fox Club in Palm City. Greeted by Larry Laoretti, 1992 U.S. Senior Open Champion and The Fox Clubs golf instructor, 56 participants proceeded to the putting green to receive their special gift, a Scotty C ameron Putter, before the tournament teed off. H osted once again by long-time supporters Glen H ess and the Vicki Hess F oundation, Golf for Wildlife r aised more than $20,000. All funds raised will be used to support critical operational needs, such as food and medical services for the animals under care. A t Golf for Wildlife, we had perfect weather, generous sponsors, hardworking volunteers and an amazing time by all involved, said D an Martinelli, the centers executive director. Were already looking forward to another great Golf for W ildlife tournament at The Fo x Club again next year on Fr iday, May 2, 2014. Br aman Motorcars sponsored a hole-in-one challenge, where golfers had a chance to win a two-year lease on an Audi Q5 on Hole 7. On the other Par-3 holes, the golfers had a chance to win a gift certificate for the BMW Performance One Day Dr iving School, a Pinehurst golf getaway, and a Scotty C ameron Putter and ProV1 T itleist Golf Balls. At the luncheon, the tournament winners, Financial P lanning Associates for low net and McNicholas & Associates for low gross, received awards. Throughout the luncheon, golfers visited with the animals of the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center, smoked cigars provided by the on-site cigar roller, and participated in competitions with Larry Laoretti. At this years silent auction, golfers won Miami M arlins tickets; fishing trips and other excursions; golf foursomes; trips to Antigua, B arbados and St. Lucia; a stay at the Vero Beach Hotel and Spa and much more. The Treasure Coast W ildlife Center, founded in 1974, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and natural habitats. This volunteer-driven organization treats thousands of sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals each year, including bobcats, eagles and alligators. The Wildlife Center serves Mar tin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Palm B each counties. F or more information,visit www.TCWH.org. www.HometownNewsOL.com F riday, June 21, 2013 Martin County B5 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE HOBE SOUND CHAMBER TODAY! 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